Corporal Amedicus Q. Howell III, 33, was killed in the line of duty on the night of March 29, 1983, following a high-speed pursuit in Immokalee, Florida. The chase began after a convenience store robbery and ended when the suspects’ vehicle struck a parked bus on Boston Avenue. As Howell exited his patrol car he was shot once above his vest by one of the suspects and died from his injuries.

All five suspects were apprehended at the scene. Two 17-year-old defendants pleaded no contest to second-degree murder and received 12-year prison terms. Two other defendants were convicted of second-degree murder and given life sentences. A 28-year-old man alleged to be the triggerman was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison.

Howell had served ten years with the Collier County Sheriff’s Office after two years with the Fort Myers Police Department. He is survived by his wife, son, mother, stepfather, father, stepmother, and brother. Does anyone have memories of Corporal Howell or information about the case to share?