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Police Officer Shawn Silvera was struck and killed while deploying stop sticks on I-35W in an attempt to stop a vehicle being pursued by officers.
The pursuit had started in Chisago County when officers attempted to serve a felony warrant on a man wanted in South Dakota. Officer Silvera had just placed the stop sticks on the roadway when the driver of the vehicle swerved around them and struck him. Officer Silvera had positioned himself on the median of the highway.
After striking Officer Silvera, the vehicle continued into the northbound lanes and struck an oncoming vehicle. The suspect then attempted to flee on foot but was taken into custody. The man was charged with second degree murder in connection with Officer Silvera's death. He subsequently plead guilty and was sentenced to serve 42 years. The man died in prison on November 1st, 2017.
Officer Silvera had served with the Lino Lakes Police Department for seven years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Silvera gave the Lino Lakes Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Lino Lakes community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Silvera.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Shawn is the only officer of Lino Lakes Police Department remembered here.
Shawn is one of 173 officers killed feloniously in MN, 59% of the 293 remembered there.
Shawn is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Shawn is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2005, 2 officers in MN were killed feloniously, the 21st heaviest of 93 years on record. The heaviest was 1922, with 11.
In 2005, 73 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 96th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2005, 81 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 87th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Shawn was 32. Of the 166 killed feloniously in MN whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 49; the middle age was 41. Shawn had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Shawn was 32. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Shawn had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Shawn was 32. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Shawn had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 10.4% of these deaths in MN; August holds the most, 16.8%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
September holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Lino Lakes Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 59% of all 293 deaths in MN, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.2% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.4% of these deaths.
Where
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 45-E
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