Deputy Sheriff Shannon Eric "Shane" Lang, Sr., Marion County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee

Deputy Sheriff Shannon Eric "Shane" Lang, Sr.

Marion County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee

End of Watch Sunday, September 17, 2023

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Shannon Eric "Shane" Lang, Sr.

Deputy Sheriff Shane Lang suffered a fatal heart attack after removing heavy tree branches from Highway 156 in New Hope, Tennessee.

After clearing the highway, he began to feel ill. The following morning, while on his way to a call, he felt worse and went to Parkridge West Hospital in Jasper, where he suffered a cardiac arrest and could not be revived.

Deputy Lang had served with the Marion County Sheriff's Department for nine years and previously served with the Sequatchie County Sheriff's Office and the Florida State Department of Corrections. He is survived by his wife, two sons, three daughters, two brothers, two sisters, and eight grandchildren.

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Age 48
Tour 23 years
Badge 119

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack
Incident Date Saturday, September 16, 2023

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Deputy Sheriff Lang,
On today, the 1st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Marion County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 17, 2024