Corporal Christopher Michael Shea
Delaware State Police
Delaware
End of Watch: Sunday, July 18, 2004

Biographical Info
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: 348

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: Sunday, July 18, 2004
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Killed in collision

Corporal Shea was killed when his patrol car was struck head on by a vehicle being operated by an intoxicated driver.

Corporal Shea was on patrol at approximately 0200 hours, traveling southbound on State Route 1 near Route 206, outside Milford, when his patrol car was struck head on by a vehicle traveling north in the southbound lanes. That vehicle was operated by an intoxicated driver who was fleeing the scene of an accident he had been involved in.

Corporal Shea was taken to Milford Memorial Hospital where he died from his injuries.

The driver of the vehicle that struck Corporal Shea's vehicle was also killed in the collision.

Corporal Shea has served with the Delaware State Police for four years and was assigned to Troop 7. He is survived by his wife, son, daughter, and parents.