Public Safety Officer Jackson Ryan Winkeler

January 5, 2020

Public Safety Officer Jackson Winkeler was shot and killed while conducting a traffic stop on Gilbert Avenue near the airport’s terminal shortly before 6:00 am. The subject fled the scene but 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.