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Shane Thomas Detwiler
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Shane Detwiler was shot and killed as he and a state trooper searched a mobile home after responding to the scene of a shooting.
The initial shooting occurred when a female occupant of the mobile home fired at a utility worker who was attempting to shut the home's water off. Deputy Detwiler and two troopers responded to the scene and took the female into custody.
Deputy Shane Detwiler and one of the troopers then began to search the home for other occupants. When they reached the back bedroom, the woman's husband opened fire, fatally wounding Deputy Detwiler.
The trooper returned fire as he dragged Deputy Detwiler from the home.
The male subject, who was a former reserve police officer, was found dead from a gunshot wound approximately nine hours later.
Deputy Detwiler had served with the Chambers County Sheriff's Office for only two months. He had previously served as a game warden with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and as a special agent with the U.S. Army Military Intelligence while deployed to Iraq where he was awarded the Bronze Star.
He is survived by his wife, two sons, one daughter, parents, and sister.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, two sons, one daughter, parents, and sister.
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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 Detwiler gave the Chambers County Sheriff's Office 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Anahuac 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
Shane Thomas Detwiler served in the U.S. Army (1995â1999) before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Chambers County Sheriff's Office has lost 3 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Shane is one of 1,462 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,423 remembered there.
Shane is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Shane 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 2009, 6 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 102nd heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 2009, 59 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 129th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2009, 63 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 126th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Shane was 31. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. Shane had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Shane was 31. 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. Shane had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Shane was 31. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Shane had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 9.4% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Mondays: 13.3%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 66.7% of all 3 deaths at Chambers County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,423 deaths in TX, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 10.4% 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.
His people
Chambers County Sheriff's Office has 3 officers remembered here, Shane among them.
Military Service
Shane Thomas Detwiler served in the U.S. Army (1995–1999) before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 29-W
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
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