Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Robert Milligan was shot after attempting to serve an eviction notice on a mental subject at an apartment at 4042 NW 16th Street and Lauderhill. He died from his wounds three days later. The 32-year- old suspect was found not guilty by reason of insanity and committed in a mental institution. Deputy Milligan had served with the Broward County Sheriff's Office for two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Milligan gave the Broward County Sheriff's Office 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Fort Lauderdale community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Milligan.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Robert Hugh Milligan is one of 17,559 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 53.9% of all 32,586 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.
At Broward County Sheriff's Office, 13 of 24 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 54.2% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Robert Hugh Milligan's cause is highlighted.
How Robert Hugh Milligan Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Robert Hugh Milligan is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Robert Hugh Milligan was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
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