Eugene Andrew Gregory.
Deputy Sheriff Gene Gregory was shot and killed after responding to a shots fired call at 8:45 p.m.
The suspect had threatened his landlord with a weapon after the landlord attempted to evict him. Upon Deputy Gregory's arrival, he was met with gunfire and shot and killed. He was able to radio in that he needed backup. Several SWAT teams responded and surrounded the suspect, who fired several hundred shots at the officers, wounding two others, during the ensuing 13-hour standoff. It took over two hours for responders to retrieve Deputy Gregory's body.
The suspect was shot and killed at 10:00 a.m. the next day after firing at officers while trying to escape.
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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 Sheriff Gregory gave the Seminole County Sheriff's Office 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Sanford community, and 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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