Deputy Sheriff Tony Yanniello, Broward County Sheriff's Office, Florida

Deputy Sheriff Tony Yanniello

Broward County Sheriff's Office, Florida

End of Watch Thursday, October 18, 1984

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Tony Yanniello

Deputy Sheriff Tony Yanniello was shot and killed after responding to a domestic dispute at 4011 SW 19th Street in Hollywood.

When Deputy Yanniello arrived, the suspect fired his rifle from the window of his house and killed him.

After a 10 hour standoff, the SWAT team entered the house and in an exchange of gunfire, the suspect was killed.

Deputy Yanniello had served with the Broward County Sheriff's Office for two years. He is survived by his parents, son, daughter, three brothers, and one sister.

Bio

Age 33
Tour 2 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Rifle
Offender Shot and killed

domestic

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…41 years without your earthly presence…way too long to not see your smile, hear your voice and hug you. My oldest brother whom I have missed so much over the years; a senseless murder-that’s what it was…BUT am thankful you are with mom and dad and in Heaven❤️

Kathy Yanniello-Donalds
Broward Sheriff’s Office

October 18, 2025