U.S. Army · United States 
Derek Hansen
2014
Derek Andrew Hansen served the U.S. Army for 3 years. Derek also served in the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Natural
Cause
Natural disease, unspecified
Mechanism
Bodily force
Duty related illness
What Happened
Police Officer Chip Hansen died as the result of injuries sustained in 2011 while attempting to subdue a subject who was resisting arrest.
Officer Hansen's shoulder was injured during the incident and required him to undergo surgery. A blood clot developed following the surgery which resulted in Officer Hansen suffering a pulmonary embolism.
Officer Hansen was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Wapato Police Department for 15 years.
Officer Hansen's shoulder was injured during the incident and required him to undergo surgery. A blood clot developed following the surgery which resulted in Officer Hansen suffering a pulmonary embolism.
Officer Hansen was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Wapato Police Department for 15 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his son, fiancee, parents, and sister.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1994 – 1997
U.S. Army
Also Served
Wapato Police Department
Police Officer
In Our Keeping
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