OFFICER DOWN- Deputy Sheriff Scott Ward

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Deputy Sheriff ScottWardBaldwin County Sheriff's Office, Alabama
End of Watch: Friday, November 23, 2012Bio & Incident DetailsAge: 47Tour: 15 yearsBadge # Not availableMilitary veteranCause: GunfireIncident Date: 11/23/2012Weapon: HandgunSuspect: Shot and killed
Deputy Sheriff Scott Ward was shot and killed after he andtwo other deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call in the 11800 blockof Mallard Laneshortly after 4:00 pm.The deputies were questioning a male subject on the home'sfront porch when the man suddenly produced a handgun and opened fire. DeputyWard and one other deputies were shot before the subject was killed by returnfire.All three deputies were wearing their vests.Both wounded deputies were flown to the University of SouthAlabama Medical Center in critical condition. Deputy Ward succumbed to hiswounds.Deputy Ward was a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve. Hehad served with the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office for 15 years and hadpreviously served with the Prichard Police Department. He is survived by hiswife.
Please contact thefollowing agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements:
Sheriff Huey "Hoss" MackBaldwin County Sheriff's Office310 Hand AvenueBay Minette, AL 36507Phone: (251) 937-0202