Officer Jackson Ryan Winkeler - Florence Regional Airport Dept. of Public Safety - SC - True Life Hero

Jackson Ryan Winkeler
- Jan. 05, 2020 -

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Florence Regional Airport PD Patch

Resided:	Dillon SC, USA
Born:	Unk
Fallen:	Jan. 05, 2020
Race/Sex:	Caucasian Male / 26 yrs. of age
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Dept:	Florence Regional Airport Dept. of Public Safety - SC 2100 Terminal Dr Florence, SC 29501 USA (843)968-4047
County:	Florence
Dept. Type:	County/Police
Hero's Rank:	Officer
Sworn Date:	Unk
FBI Class:	Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:	Firearm

Bio: Not Available

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Fatal Incident Summary

Offender:	James Edward Bell :: Black / Male - 37 years old
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Location:	Florence Regional A/P Florence, Florence County, SC USA Sun. Jan. 05, 2020
Summary:	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. Suspect(Bell) was driving a white 2014 Chrysler 200 vehicle on airport property early Sunday morning when Officer Winkeler initiated a traffic stop. During stop, Susp. Bell opened fire on Officer Winkeler. Over 30 shots were exchanged during the ensuing shootout and Officer Winkeler was shot dead. Susp. stole Officer Winkeler's service weapon and fled the scene. When backup units arrived, they found Officer Winkeler dead on scene and approx. 30 spent shell casings on ground. They also found a 9mm handgun near Off. Winkeler. Florence County deputies were able to locate Susp(Bell) near Highway 52 and while performing traffic stop procedures, deputies found Winkeler's gun, along with a magazine that matched the 9mm handgun that was found by Winkeler's body.
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Last Updated: Jan. 19, 2020