Sheriff: Florida deputy killed while on duty was just 1 shift away from retirement Hillsborough County deputy killed in the line of duty By: WFTS Staff and last updated 2021-01-12 17:08:09-05 BRANDON, Fla. â A Florida sheriff's deputy who was just days away from retirement died in the line of duty Monday evening. Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said deputies were responding to a call for service from management at the Paddock Club Apartments around 3:42 p.m. Monday. The caller said the man had been throwing furniture and clothes out of his apartment window and front door. The caller also said this individual has threatened to harm staff in the past. Deputies were not able to make contact with the man and left the area.