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Wayne J. Koester, a 33-year-old white male, tragically lost his life on February 9, 2005, in Lake County, Florida. Deputy Koester was ambushed and fatally shot while responding to a domestic violence call in the Ocala National Forest. He was accompanied by two other deputies when they were attacked by the suspect, Jason Wheeler, who opened fire with a shotgun. Despite being transported to a hospital in Tavares, Florida, Deputy Koester succumbed to his injuries.
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Wayne J. Koester
Male
White / Caucasian
Lake
FL
2005-02-09
33
Wayne
Koester
11/08/2025
Forum Posts (3)
Hey everyone,
I've been reflecting a lot on how the community came together after the tragic loss... ...Read More
09/09/2023
I've been reflecting a lot on how the community came together after the tragic loss... ...Read More
09/09/2023
Has anyone else been thinking about the aftermath for Jason Wheeler? While we always focus on the vi... ...Read More
04/01/2023
04/01/2023
I’ve been following the case of Deputy Wayne J. Koester, and while the trial and subsequent events... ...Read More
01/21/2023
01/21/2023
