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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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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
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Jackson is the only officer of Florence Regional Airport Department of Public Safety remembered here.
Jackson is one of 272 officers killed feloniously in SC, 61.5% of the 442 remembered there.
Jackson is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Jackson is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2020, 4 officers in SC were killed feloniously, the 8th heaviest of 119 years on record. The heaviest was 1925, with 7.
In 2020, 61 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 123rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2020, 65 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 122nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Jackson was 26. Of the 243 killed feloniously in SC whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 47; the middle age was 38. Jackson had served 0.4 years; the middle length of service was 5.3 years.
Jackson was 26. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Jackson had served 0.4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Jackson was 26. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Jackson had served 0.4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
January holds 8.1% of these deaths in SC; July holds the most, 10.7%. Sundays: 19.5%.
January holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
January holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Florence Regional Airport Department of Public Safety. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 61.5% of all 442 deaths in SC, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 11.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 37-E
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