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Field Deputy Christopher Lee Castetter | Barry County Sheriff's Office, Missouri Barry County Sheriff's Office, Missouri

Field Deputy

Christopher Lee Castetter

Barry County Sheriff's Office, Missouri

End of Watch: Thursday, November 28, 1996

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 29

Tour: 2 years

Badge # 52

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 11/27/1996

Weapon: Handgun

Suspect: Sentenced to death

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Deputy Castetter was shot and killed after responding to a suspicious vehicle call. The operator of the vehicle had just assaulted his girlfriend and was awaiting her return to her home. As Deputy Castetter pulled up, the suspect opened the door to his patrol car and shot him in the head.

The suspect in Deputy Castetter's murder was sentenced to death in June 1999.

Deputy Castetter had served with the agency for 2 years. He is survived by his wife and three children.

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On this 15th Anniversary of your senseless and tragic murder, I salute you, Sir! I salute you, Sir, for your bravery, duty and ultimate sacrifice. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends. You will FOREVER be a hero and will NEVER be forgotten!

SGT Mark B. Hanna, Retired
Fayetteville, AR Police Department
November 28, 2011

 

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