Roll of Honor
Jackson Ryan Winkeler
Incident
Public Safety Officer Jackson Winkeler was shot and killed while conducting a traffic stop on Gilbert Avenue near the airport's terminal shortly before 6:00 am.
The man opened fire on Officer Winkeler during the stop. Over 30 shots were exchanged during the ensuing shootout. The man then stole Officer Winkeler's service weapon and fled the scene. He was arrested a short time later by members of the Florence County Sheriff's Office.
The subject has been charged with murder, armed robbery, discharging a firearm into a vehicle, and possession of a weapon during the commission of a crime. The prosecution is seeking the death penalty.
Officer Winkeler had served with the Florence Regional Airport Department of Public Safety for five months. He also served as a volunteer firefighter with the Latta Fire Department.
Survivors
He is survived by his parents, sister, niece, nephew, and a nephew on the way.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Public Safety Officer Winkeler served with the Florence Regional Airport Department of Public Safety.
Thank you for your service to the people of South Carolina. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Public Safety Officer Winkeler.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Public Safety Officer Jackson Ryan Winkeler 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 SC, 271 of 438 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.9% of this state's fallen. That is 7.7 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Jackson Ryan Winkeler's cause is highlighted.
How Jackson Ryan Winkeler Compares
Offender Outcome
Charged with murder
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Jackson Ryan Winkeler is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Jackson Ryan Winkeler was killed by gun; unknown type.