JACKSON RYAN WINKELER
Florence Regional Airport
Department of Public Safety, South Carolina
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Sunday, January 5, 2020
FLORENCE COUNTY, SC–Public Safety Officer Jackson Winkeler, age 26, was shot and killed while conducting a traffic stop on Gilbert Avenue near the airport\’s
terminal shortly before 6:00 am.
The man opened fire on Officer Winkeler during the stop. Over 30 shots were exchanged during the ensuing shootout. The man then stole Officer Winkeler\’s service weapon and fled the scene. He was arrested a short time later by members of the Florence County Sheriff\’s Office.
Officer Winkeler also served as a volunteer firefighter with the Latta Fire Department. He is survived predeceased by one brother and is by his parents and sisters.
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published Gloucestercitynews.net | January 7, 2020