Police Officer Matthew Baxter was shot and killed while responding to reports of three suspicious people in the area of Palmway Street and Cypress Street.

He and the patrol sergeant were speaking to the men when a fourth subject opened fire on them, killing Officer Baxter and gravely wounding his sergeant.

The subject who shot him was taken into custody the following morning.

Officer Baxter served with the Kissimmee Police Department for three years. He is survived by his wife and three children
Please contact the following agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements:
Chief of Police Jeff O'Dell
Kissimmee Police Department
8 North Stewart Ave
Kissimmee, FL 34741

Phone: (407) 847-0176