Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff William Hutto was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a group of suspected liquor smugglers. He was leaving a Christmas Eve party after distributing gifts to children when he spotted the suspects. As he attempted to arrest them, he was shot in the heart. Five men were arrested and charged with murder. Only one was brought to trial, and he was acquitted when the defense convinced the jury the evidence was all circumstantial. Deputy Hutto had served with the Collier County Sheriff's Office for three years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, and three daughters.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
Honored here by 1 sentinel - 1 tribute.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Hutto gave the Collier County Sheriff's Office 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Naples community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Hutto.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff William E. Hutto 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 Collier County Sheriff's Office, 5 of 11 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 45.5% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. William E. Hutto's cause is highlighted.
How William E. Hutto Compares
Offender Outcome
Acquitted
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. William E. Hutto is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. William E. Hutto was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
10 officers from Collier County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
