Beverage Enforcement Agent Sherman Lamar Davis, Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco, Florida

Beverage Enforcement Agent Sherman Lamar Davis

Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco, Florida

End of Watch Wednesday, March 11, 1987

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Sherman Lamar Davis

Beverage Enforcement Agent Sherman Davis succumbed to head injuries he received in a vehicle crash on Memorial Highway and Interstate 4 in Lakeland on February 1, 1971.

Agent Davis and two other agents were inspecting liquor licenses at Polk County bars and were en route to another establishment when their vehicle struck a culvert and flipped. One agent was transported to the hospital with a back injury, and the other agent was uninjured. Agent Davis suffered a head injury. After the crash, a blood clot burst, causing blood vessels in his brain to hemorrhage and putting Agent Davis in a coma for four months. After surgery to remove pressure from his brain, he remained in a minimally conscious state until he passed away on March 11, 1987.

Agent Davis was a United States National Guard veteran and had served with the Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco for over two years. He previously served with the Polk County Sheriff's Office. He was survived by two daughters, his father, two brothers, and a sister.

Bio

Age 41
Tour 3 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash
Incident Date Monday, February 1, 1971

routine driving

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Agent Davis,
On today, the 38th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the Florida National Guard. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 11, 2025