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
Most Recent Reflection
View all 111 ReflectionsToday is the second anniversary. Shawn we miss you more and more each day! Your presence is missed (along with your mustache). Miss ya dawg!
Sergeant Ryan Anderson
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