Sergeant Shawn Glenn Miller, West Des Moines Police Department, Iowa

Sergeant Shawn Glenn Miller

West Des Moines Police Department, Iowa

End of Watch Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Shawn Glenn Miller

Sergeant Shawn Miller was killed in a motorcycle crash while returning from court after testifying in a hit-and-run case at the Dallas County Courthouse.

He was traveling on Highway 169 when another vehicle turned left in front of him at the junction with I-80. Sergeant Miller was unable to avoid a collision and struck the side of the vehicle.

Sergeant Miller was an Iowa National Guard veteran. He had served with the West Des Moines Police Department for 26 years and was posthumously promoted to the rank of sergeant. He had previously served with the Iowa Department of Corrections. He is survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 47
Tour 26 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash

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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
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August 30, 2018