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Resided:
FL, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Jul. 30, 1988
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 31 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Williston Police Dept.
FL
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Corporal
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
FL
USA
Sat. Jul. 30, 1988
Summary:
Corporal David Moss was shot and killed while attempting to assist what was thought to be a disabled vehicle.
At 2:09 A.M. on July 30th Corporal Moss arrived at the scene of what appeared to be a disabled vehicle near the corner of Southwest 6th Street and 1st Avenue in Williston. Eight minutes later, Corporal Moss stopped responding to calls from dispatch. When his partner arrived on scene he found both David and his assailant dead.
The forensic investigation showed Corporal Moss was shot and killed in a gunfight. Before Corporal Moss died he fired 6 rounds, hitting his assailant with 5 of them.
Corporal Moss had previously served with the United States Air Force and was survived by his wife and parents.