Officer Andrew A. Widman

Officer Andrew A. Widman


End of Watch: July 18, 2008


Cause of Death: Gunfire


Badge #: 413


On Friday, July 18, 2008, Officer Andrew Widman was shot and killed after he and other officers responded to a domestic dispute outside a restaurant on Hendry Street at approximately 2:00 a.m.  As the officers attempted to break up the fight, the male subject produced a 9mm handgun and opened fire, fatally wounding Officer Widman.  The subject then fled on foot, firing at pursuing officers, who shot and killed him.  Officer Widman Served with the Fort Myers Police Department for just over one year and died at the age of 30.