Brandon Lee Coates served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 4 years and 3 months. Brandon served during the years of the Iraq War, the War in Afghanistan and the Global War on Terrorism.
Deputy Sheriff Brandon Coates was shot and killed while making a traffic stop near the intersection of South Nashville Avenue and 45th Street at around 8:30 pm.
Moments after radioing in the traffic stop, 911 dispatchers received calls stating a deputy had been shot and received a description of the suspect's vehicle.
The vehicle was located at a nearby apartment complex. During the ensuing search for the suspect, the man's body was found suffering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Deputy Coates was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Orange County Sheriff's Office for 4½ years, assigned to the Tactical Anti-Crime Unit.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Deputy First Class Coates gave the Orange County Sheriff's Office 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Orlando community. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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