Sullivan County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee
End of Watch Sunday, September 30, 2001
Add to My HeroesStephen Dwight Riner
Deputy Stephen Riner and Reserve Deputy Barry Shelton were killed in a single vehicle accident while responding to a domestic violence call.
Both officers were killed when their vehicle went off the roadway and hit a tree.
Deputy Riner had been employed with the Sullivan County Sheriff's Department for ten years, and is survived by his daughter, two sons, three sisters, and two brothers.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour 10 years
- Badge 311
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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