North Carolina Department of Public Safety - Division of Community Corrections, North Carolina
End of Watch Monday, July 12, 1999
Add to My HeroesDavid Shawn Cortner
Probation Officer David Cortner was killed when his department vehicle was struck head-on by another vehicle which had crossed the center line of State Road 1116 in Franklin County. Officer Cortner was performing curfew checks on probationers at the time of the accident.
Officer Cortner had served with the North Carolina Division of Community Corrections for eight years. He is survived by his wife and parents.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 8 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsOfficer Cortner,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of North Carolina. And to your Family and loved ones, I wis to extend my deepest sympathy.
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