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Daniel Alexander McCartney

Died January 8, 2018

Daniel Alexander McCartney served in the U.S. Navy for 6 years. Daniel served during the years of the Iraq War, the War in Afghanistan and the Global War on Terrorism.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Firearm

Gunfire

What Happened

Deputy Sheriff Daniel McCartney was shot and killed after responding to a burglary in progress near 45th Avenue Court East and 200th Street East, in Frederickson, at approximately 11:30 pm.

Deputy McCartney was the first officer on scene and became engaged in a foot pursuit of at least one subject. The man opened fire on Deputy McCartney during the foot pursuit, mortally wounding him. Deputy McCartney was transported to St. Joseph Medical Center where he passed away at approximately 2:00 am.

One subject was found dead at the scene. A second subject was arrested the following day after a massive manhunt. He was sentenced to life in prison without parole in August 2018.

Deputy McCartney was a U.S. Navy veteran. He had served with the Pierce County Sheriff's Department for three years and had previously served with the Hoquiam Police Department for six years.

Survivors
He is survived by his wife and three sons.
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Service Record
U.S. Navy
2002 – 2008
Also Served
Pierce County Sheriff's Department
Deputy Sheriff
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 10W · Line 31 cut as DANIEL ALEXANDER MCCARTNEY
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In tribute

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 McCartney gave the Pierce County Sheriff's Department 9 years.

Thank you for your service to the Tacoma 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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