Matthew Baxter

Death by Force

Matthew Baxter, a 27-year-old police officer with the Kissimmee Police Department, tragically lost his life on August 18, 2017. Officer Baxter and his partner, Sergeant Richard "Sam" Howard, were responding to reports of suspicious individuals in the area of Palmway and Cypress Streets in Kissimmee, Florida. During their interaction with the suspects, a confrontation ensued, leading to both officers being shot. Officer Baxter succumbed to his injuries that night, while Sergeant Howard passed awa ...Read More

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