Sergeant Gary Morales
St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office, FloridaEnd of Watch: Thursday, February 28, 2013
Age: 35
Tour: 13 years
Badge #Not available
Military veteran
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 2/28/2013
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect: In custody
Sergeant Gary Morales was shot and killed while making a traffic stop in the 3200 block of Naylor Terrace, near Edwards Road, at approximately 9:30 am.
During the stop a subject exited the stopped vehicle and opened fire, striking Sergeant Morales as he sat his in his patrol car. He was transported to Lawnwood Regional Medical Center and Heart Institute where he was pronounced dead.
The subject was taken into custody.
Sergeant Morales was a U.S. Air Force veteran and had served with the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office for 13 years. He is survived by his wife and twin children.
Tour: 13 years
Badge #Not available
Military veteran
Incident Date: 2/28/2013
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect: In custody
During the stop a subject exited the stopped vehicle and opened fire, striking Sergeant Morales as he sat his in his patrol car. He was transported to Lawnwood Regional Medical Center and Heart Institute where he was pronounced dead.
The subject was taken into custody.
Sergeant Morales was a U.S. Air Force veteran and had served with the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office for 13 years. He is survived by his wife and twin children.
Please contact the following agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements:
Sheriff Ken J. Mascara
St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office
4700 West Midway Road
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
Phone: (772) 462-7300
St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office
4700 West Midway Road
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
Phone: (772) 462-7300