In memory of
Arthur Allen Amos
1979
- Their country
- United States of America
- Killed that day
- December 3, 1979, aged 40
Their life
Deputy Sheriff Allen Amos was shot and killed when he and another deputy responded to the Immokalee Ranch for reports of two juveniles firing guns. When they arrived, they attempted to arrest the two juveniles for killing a hog. As they did so, a man concealed in nearby bushes opened fire, striking Deputy Amos in the head. The 26-year-old suspect was apprehended and sentenced to life. As of November 24, 2020, he was in prison. Deputy Amos had served with the Collier County Sheriff's Office for just over six years.
Survived by
He was survived by his wife and three daughters.
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