Adams County Sheriff's Office, Wisconsin
End of Watch Friday, March 7, 2003
Add to My HeroesMichael Eron Shannon
Deputy Michael Shannon was shot and killed after responding to a house where the homeowner threatened a highway work crew with a rifle.
The work crew was trimming trees on the right-of-way along his property in the Town of Strongs Prairie when the suspect confronted them. Deputy Shannon was shot by the suspect, who was armed with a rifle, shortly after arriving at the scene at approximately 10:49 am. The suspect then barricaded himself in his home but was apprehended during a tactical operation several hours later.
The suspect, 54, was found guilty of first-degree intentional homicide and sentenced to life without parole. He later died in prison.
Deputy Shannon had been a member of the Adams County Sheriff's Office for almost eight years. He is survived by his parents, brother, and sister.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 7 years, 6 months
- Badge 17
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle
- Offender Died in prison
Most Recent Reflection
View all 282 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Shannon,
On today, the 20th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens ofAdams County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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