Deputy Sheriff Theresa Sue King, Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office, Kansas

Deputy Sheriff Theresa Sue King

Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office, Kansas

End of Watch Saturday, June 16, 2018

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Theresa Sue King

Deputy Sheriff Theresa King and Deputy Sheriff Patrick Rohrer were shot and killed as they transported a prisoner to the Wyandotte County Correction and Court Services Building, at 800 7th Street, at approximately 11:15 am.

They were unloading the prisoner from the transport van in the facility's exterior sally port when the man attacked them. He was able to disarm one of the deputies and shot them both. Despite being mortally wounded, one of the deputies was able to return fire and wounded the subject.

Deputy King was transported to a local hospital where she passed away shortly after midnight.

The suspect pleaded guilty to two counts of capital murder and one count of aggravated robbery to avoid the death penalty. He was sentenced to two life sentences.

Deputy King had served with the Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office for 13 years. She is survived by her three children.

Bio

Age 44
Tour 13 years
Badge 1689

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Friday, June 15, 2018
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Sentenced to two life terms

escape attempt, murder suspect, transport

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I met you when Cierra and I were still in high school and even though I barely saw you cause of where you lived and being at work, I knew you to be the good old prankster and jokester. Know you’re truly missed by your family and friends. Boots talks about you all the time. I talk about you all the time and I let many know that you were such an amazing person and that being in LE is a job that is to be taken seriously. Rest Easy.

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