Brevard County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Thursday, June 13, 1996
Add to My HeroesRaymond Warner
Deputy Warner was shot and killed when he and another deputy responded to a burglary at Merritt Island High School at 12:15 am.
The suspect had hidden under a table in a back office and attacked Deputy Warner from behind when he entered the school's office. During the struggle, the suspect was able to gain control of Deputy Warner's service weapon and shot him seven times.
The other deputy was shot in the knee but was able to return fire, killing the suspect. The suspect, who was on probation, had pleaded guilty to three previous break-ins at schools in the area and was waiting for sentencing.
Deputy Warner had served with the Brevard County Sheriff's Office for 15 years. He was survived by a son and daughter.
Bio
- Age 54
- Tour 15 years
- Badge 145
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 34 ReflectionsWow, came across this and it seems like it just happened yesterday. I still have very fond memories of both Ray and Scotty. As a Sheriff's Office we were very close and looked after one another. We knew each others family members and at times hung out with one another during our free time or after work. I recall the night this event had taken place . Struck me like a ton of bricks. Ray was a good ole boy whom I looked up to and always called him "Rayban". At Central Precinct while working narcotics I would run into him often. He would always produce a knife and threatened to cut my pony tail off. Scotty continued on as a pilot. I left Brevard in 1998 for a Federal Law Enforcement position. I still honor the sacrifice made by both that evening. With hopes that God blesses them both !
James F. Krause Senior Special Agent HSI
Brevard County Sheriff's Office
November 20, 2024
