Sergeant Christopher Sherman Eney, United States Capitol Police, U.S. Government

Sergeant Christopher Sherman Eney

United States Capitol Police, U.S. Government

End of Watch Friday, August 24, 1984

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Christopher Sherman Eney

Sergeant Christopher Eney was accidentally shot and killed by another officer during a SWAT training exercise in a vacant Capitol Hill building at 128 C Street, NE, in Washington, DC.

The officers had been using blank rounds during the formal training, which they had just completed. The officers reloaded their weapons when they decided to go over one additional exercise, at which time Sergeant Eney was shot in the lower back. He was transported to Washington Hospital Center where he succumbed to his wound approximately one hour later.

Sergeant Eney was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War had served with the U.S. Capitol Police for 12 years. He was survived by his wife and two young daughters.

Bio

Age 37
Tour 12 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Location District of Columbia

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Sgt. Eney,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country-not just as a Law Enfrcement Officer but also when you served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 24, 2024