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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.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two daughters.
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I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Deputy Sheriff Shaw gave the McCracken County Sheriff's Office 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the Paducah community. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
Military Service
Chad Daniel Shaw served in the U.S. Army (1988â2000) before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Chad is the only officer of McCracken County Sheriff's Office remembered here.
Chad is one of 44 officers lost to cardiac events in KY, 4.5% of the 984 remembered there.
Chad is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Chad is one of 1,309 officers lost to cardiac events worldwide, 3.8% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2013, 1 officer in KY was lost to cardiac events, the 7th heaviest of 36 years on record. The heaviest was 2024, with 4.
In 2013, 14 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 40th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 2013, 14 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 40th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Chad was 47. Of the 41 lost to cardiac events in KY whose age is recorded, half were between 43 and 60; the middle age was 51. Chad had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 10 years.
Chad was 47. Of the 1,249 lost to cardiac events in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 43 and 55; the middle age was 48. Chad had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Chad was 47. Of the 1,251 lost to cardiac events worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 42.5 and 55; the middle age was 48. Chad had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
August holds 9.1% of these deaths in KY; February holds the most, 18.2%. Tuesdays: 11.4%.
August holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Tuesdays: 13.9%.
August holds 8% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Tuesdays: 13.9%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at McCracken County Sheriff's Office.
Cardiac deaths account for 4.5% of all 984 deaths in KY, the 3rd most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 4.7% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the 4th most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 3.8% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the 4th most common cause.
Where
Military Service
Chad Daniel Shaw served in the U.S. Army (1988–2000) before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 23-W
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
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