Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Yahl was shot and killed after he and several deputies responded to the scene of a robbery in progress at a local armored car company. A gun battle ensued, and after firing had stopped, Deputy Yahl approached the suspect's vehicle when suddenly the gunmen raised up from the front seat and fatally wounded him. Return fire from deputies on the scene resulted in the death of one of the suspects, the other was wounded and is serving a life sentence.
Survivors
Deputy Yahl had been with the agency for two and half years and is survived by his wife and two daughters.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Yahl gave the Lee County Sheriff's Office 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Fort Myers community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Yahl.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Michael David Yahl is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In FL, 539 of 1,008 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53.5% of this state's fallen. That is 0.7 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Lee County Sheriff's Office, 5 of 10 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Michael David Yahl's cause is highlighted.
How Michael David Yahl Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Michael David Yahl is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Michael David Yahl was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
9 officers from Lee County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
