Baldwin County Sheriff's Office, Alabama
End of Watch Friday, November 23, 2012
Add to My HeroesScott Jeffrey Ward
Deputy Sheriff Scott Ward was shot and killed after he and two other deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call involving an emotionally disturbed person in the 11800 block of Mallard Lane shortly after 4:00 pm.
The man's mother called police after arriving at his home when she was unable to contact him by phone. Upon her arrival she was unable to calm him down.
The deputies were speaking to the subject on the front porch when he suddenly produced a handgun and opened fire. Deputy Ward and one other deputy were shot before the subject was killed by return fire.
All three deputies were wearing their vests.
Both wounded deputies were flown to the University of South Alabama Medical Center in critical condition. Deputy Ward succumbed to his wounds.
Deputy Ward was a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve. He had served with the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office for 15 years and had previously served with the Prichard Police Department. He is survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 47
- Tour 15 years
- Badge B-47
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 353 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Ward,
On today, the 10th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the USCGR. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Semper Paratus!
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