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Deputy Sheriff Jeffrey Sheets was shot by a man who refused to leave a dangerous area. An explosion occurred in the garage of the subject's home, but the man would not leave despite numerous attempts by Deputy Sheets. When Deputy Sheets attempted to move this man, he was shot twice with a .22 caliber handgun. The shooter was convicted of first-degree intentional homicide and sentenced to life. Deputy Sheets had served with the Marathon County Sheriff's Office for nine years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Sheets gave the Marathon County Sheriff's Office 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the Wausau community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Sheets.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Jeffrey is the only officer of Marathon County Sheriff's Office remembered here.
Jeffrey is one of 159 officers killed feloniously in WI, 50% of the 318 remembered there.
Jeffrey is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Jeffrey is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1994, 4 officers in WI were killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 89 years on record. The heaviest was 1917, with 11.
In 1994, 93 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 59th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1994, 99 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 63rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Jeffrey was 30. Of the 141 killed feloniously in WI whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 48; the middle age was 38. Jeffrey had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6.2 years.
Jeffrey was 30. 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. Jeffrey had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Jeffrey was 30. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Jeffrey had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
May holds 7.5% of these deaths in WI; November holds the most, 11.9%. Saturdays: 25.2%.
May holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
May holds 8.5% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Marathon County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 318 deaths in WI, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 19.5% 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 handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 16-E
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