MARIO ROBERTO JENKINS

MARIO ROBERTO JENKINS Update officers information and/or submit photo of officer
Officer Rank: Police Officer
Memorial Panel: 61-E: 24
Department: University of Central Florida, P.D.
End of Watch: September 24, 2005
Cause: SHOT
Age: 29
Years of Service: 4
Description: Officer Jenkins was shot and killed by another police officer while working undercover to prohibit underage drinking at a football game. Officer Jenkins approached a group of students, identified himself, and asked for their identification. Officer Jenkins became involved in a scuffle with one of the students and his weapon accidentally discharged. Nearby Orlando Police Officers responded and mistook Officer Jenkins for an armed suspect and fatally shot him. Friendly fire.
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