I dont need to look it up in snopes to know its true. Yall can "kid" about what ya want but nothing funny here IMO.
I had met this Deputy and his K-9 before. His name was Deputy Matt Williams and the K-9 was "Diogi". What the coward suspect did was sad. He could of fled when he ran into the woods. Instead of continuing to run, he layed up and waited to ambush the deputy when they went and entered the woods.
As for Cale's firing range comment, I think they are well trained. The Deputies that shot the suspect are well trained SWAT. Shooting under stress is different that shooting at the range. The suspect was armed with Matt's duty weapon.
Me and my shift were in Tampa for a class when this happened. Lighterman had dropped me off in Tampa for the class after going on SunCruz the day before. There were 4 Polk County Deputies in that class that immediately left upon hearing the news via pagers to assist as the suspect was not immediately found.
Matt left behind a wife and three children.

Williams Memorial Fund

"We are deeply saddened by the loss of Deputy Sheriff Vernon "Matt" Williams and K-9 Diogi. We appreciate the outpouring of support from the community during this tragic time."

In response to the public outpouring of support, the following information is provided to those who wish to make a monetary contribution to help the wife, daughter, and 2 sons of Deputy Sheriff Matt Williams, who was killed in the line of duty on September 28, 2006.

People wishing to make donations to the Matt Williams Family Trust Fund can do so in the following ways:

Go to any Wachovia Bank branch in Polk County and make a donation to the "Matt Williams Family Trust Fund."

Mail your donation check, made out to the "Matt Williams Family Trust Fund," to:

Wachovia Bank
c/o Marilyn Watson
203 Avenue A
Winter Haven, FL 33881