A deputy saw a man attempting to steal some of his property on Chestua Road before a confrontation between the two men. David Scott Winkler, 44, then attempted to hit the deputy with his vehicle, according to police. The deputy shot at Winkler's vehicle and killed him.
Victim's Name: David Scott Winkler
Agency Responsible: Monroe County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 44
Race: White
Date of Death: December 9, 2016
County: Monroe
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Vehicle
Weapon: vehicle
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Geography: Rural