Robert German , 31 , was one of 12 officers in Windermere , Florida , a town of 2,500 . He had been on the force for three years and worked his way up to sergeant before he died from injuries sustained during an arrest. Dad described son as `` someone so loyal , fun , helpful , prankish , caring of others -- a hero '' Chief : German injured in earlier incident with autistic boy but more concerned about boy .
Robert German , 31 , was one of 12 officers in Windermere , Florida , a town of 2,500 . Police say German was fatally shot by two teens who then apparently committed suicide . Dad described son as `` someone so loyal , fun , helpful , prankish , caring of others -- a hero '' Chief : German injured in earlier incident with autistic boy but more concerned about boy .