Cedar County Sheriff's Office, Missouri
End of Watch Sunday, November 2, 2014
Add to My HeroesMatthew Scott Chism
Deputy Sheriff Matthew Chism was shot and killed following a vehicle pursuit and foot chase in El Dorado Springs shortly after midnight.
He had attempted to stop a vehicle for driving with no headlights when the vehicle fled. The passenger bailed out of the vehicle in the area of Hickory Street and High Street, and Deputy Chism chased him on foot. A struggle ensued in which Deputy Chism and the subject were both shot. Deputy Chism was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds. The subject was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the vehicle was arrested at a nearby house a short time later.
Deputy Chism had served with the Cedar County Sheriff's Office for just under two years. He is survived by his wife and one small child.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour 1 year, 10 months
- Badge 288
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 239 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Chism,
On today, the 10th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Cedar County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
November 2, 2024
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