Detective Brent L. Hanger, Washington State Patrol, Washington

Detective Brent L. Hanger

Washington State Patrol, Washington

End of Watch Thursday, August 6, 2015

Brent L. Hanger

Detective Brent Hanger suffered a fatal heart attack while hiking into a remote area of Chinook Pass, near Yakima, to investigate reports of a marijuana growing operation.

He began to suffer chest pains and shortness of breath. Other detectives who were with him immediately called for assistance and started CPR after he collapsed, but were unable to revive him.

Detective Hanger had served with the Washington State Patrol for 17 years. He is survived by his wife and six children.

Bio

Age 47
Tour 17 years
Badge 938

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack

marijuana grow

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John 5:28, 29 - "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out". I pray that everyone can find peace in knowing that we will see this officer as well as many others again in Paradise soon. Until then, please accept my condolences.

A.W. Montgomery
Concerned Citizen

September 6, 2018