Sergeant Gary Morales
St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office, Florida
EOW: Thursday, February 28, 2013
Bio & Incident Details
Age: 35
Tour: 13 years
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: Thursday, February 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 had served with the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office for 13 years.