Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Andrew Kite was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man in downtown Lake Butler. During the arrest, two of the man's brothers opened fire on Deputy Kite, fatally wounding him. One of the men was convicted of manslaughter, and the second was acquitted of the charges. Deputy Kite also served as town marshal for Lake Butler.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, mother, two brothers, and sister.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Deputy Sheriff Kite served with the Bradford County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Starke community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Andrew J. Kite 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 Bradford County Sheriff's Office, 5 of 6 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 83.3% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Andrew J. Kite's cause is highlighted.
How Andrew J. Kite Compares
Offender Outcome
Guilty of manslaughter
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Andrew J. Kite is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Andrew J. Kite was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
5 officers from Bradford County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
