Deputy Sheriff Chad D. Shaw, McCracken County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky

Deputy Sheriff Chad D. Shaw

McCracken County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky

End of Watch Tuesday, August 6, 2013

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Chad D. Shaw

Deputy Sheriff Chad Shaw suffered a fatal heart attack following an arrest earlier in the day.

Deputy Shaw had responded to an automobile crash, where he discovered one of the drivers had an active warrant. He was able to place the driver into custody and complete the arrest.

He collapsed a short time later while assisting with security at a meet-and-greet at the Community Christian Academy. He was transported to a local hospital where he passed away a short time later.

Deputy Shaw was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the McCracken County Sheriff's Office for 12 years. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.

Bio

Age 47
Tour 12 years
Badge 23
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack

arrest

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Deputy Sheriff Shaw,
On today, the 10th 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 U.S. Army. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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August 6, 2023