Deputy Sheriff Daniel Alexander McCartney, Pierce County Sheriff's Department, Washington

Deputy Sheriff Daniel Alexander McCartney

Pierce County Sheriff's Department, Washington

End of Watch Monday, January 8, 2018

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Daniel Alexander McCartney

Deputy Sheriff Daniel McCartney was shot and killed after responding to a burglary in progress near 45th Avenue Court East and 200th Street East, in Frederickson, at approximately 11:30 pm.

Deputy McCartney was the first officer on scene and became engaged in a foot pursuit of at least one subject. The man opened fire on Deputy McCartney during the foot pursuit, mortally wounding him. Deputy McCartney was transported to St. Joseph Medical Center where he passed away at approximately 2:00 am.

One subject was found dead at the scene. A second subject was arrested the following day after a massive manhunt. He was sentenced to life in prison without parole in August 2018.

Deputy McCartney was a U.S. Navy veteran. He had served with the Pierce County Sheriff's Department for three years and had previously served with the Hoquiam Police Department for six years. He is survived by his wife and three sons.

Bio

Age 34
Tour 9 years
Badge 484
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Sunday, January 7, 2018
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to life without parole

burglary, foot pursuit

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