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Incident
Sergeant Nevada Krinkee was shot and killed while serving a trespass warning near 5th Street and Val Vista Street in Sheridan.
Sergeant Krinkee was transported to Sheridan Memorial Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.
The subject, who had a lengthy criminal record, fled and barricaded himself inside a residence. After a 30-hour standoff, the subject refused to surrender, attempted to flee, and was shot and killed.
The suspect's mother was sentenced to one year and a day for illegally purchasing firearms for her convicted felon son.
Sergeant Krinkee was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Sheridan Police Department for over six years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, who also served with the Sheridan Police Department, and a daughter.
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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.
Sergeant Krinkee gave the Sheridan Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Sheridan 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
Nevada Krinkee served in the U.S. Army before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Nevada is the only officer of Sheridan Police Department remembered here.
Nevada is one of 41 officers killed feloniously in WY, 65.1% of the 63 remembered there.
Nevada is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Nevada is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2024, 1 officer in WY was killed feloniously, the 8th heaviest of 30 years on record. The heaviest was 1903, with 5.
In 2024, 68 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 105th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2024, 68 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 114th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Nevada was 33. Of the 32 killed feloniously in WY whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 45; the middle age was 41.5. Nevada had served 6.5 years; the middle length of service was 2 years.
Nevada was 33. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Nevada had served 6.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Nevada was 33. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Nevada had served 6.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 2.4% of these deaths in WY; March holds the most, 14.6%. Tuesdays: 12.2%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Sheridan Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 65.1% of all 63 deaths in WY, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 7.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
Where
Military Service
Nevada Krinkee served in the U.S. Army before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 38-WT
What is kept
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