Deputy Sheriff Shawnelle Hess

Deputy Sheriff Shawnelle Hess

Tazewell County Sheriff's Office, Virginia

End of Watch Friday, July 23, 2010

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Shawnelle Hess

Deputy Shawn Hess was killed in a vehicle accident while responding to a call to backup an officer from the Richlands Police Department at approximately 5:30 am.

He was driving westbound on U.S. Route 460 when his patrol car left the road, struck a guard rail and went down a ravine, causing him to suffer fatal injuries.

Deputy Hess had served with the Tazewell County Sheriff's Office for seven years.

Bio

  • Age 35
  • Tour 7 years
  • Badge 22

Incident Details

  • Cause Automobile crash

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Thank you for your service and today we take the time to remind you and your family that your sacrifice is one that will never, ever be forgotten. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

July 23, 2020

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