Johnstown Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Thursday, October 13, 2016
Add to My HeroesShawn Delbert Rager
Patrolman Shawn Rager suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after completing active shooter training with the Cambria County Specialized Emergency Response Team.
He and other members of the team were conducting live fire active shooter response scenarios, which included running and shooting in simulated conditions. He returned home after the training and collapsed a short time later.
Patrolman Rager had served with the Johnstown Police Department for 23 years. He is survived by his wife and four children.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour 23 years
- Badge 117
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
- Incident Date Wednesday, October 12, 2016
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsRest in Peace Patrolman Rager. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Rager Family and the Johnston Police Department.
Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office New Jersey
March 18, 2022
Recent LODD Deaths

Lieutenant Helio Armando Garcia, III
South Fulton Police Department, GA
EOW: April 16, 2025

Deputy Sheriff Melissa Pollard
Wood County Sheriff's Office, TX
EOW: April 9, 2025

Deputy Sheriff William May
Walton County Sheriff's Office, FL
EOW: April 2, 2025

Police Officer Osmar Rodarte
Marysville Police Department, CA
EOW: March 26, 2025

Sergeant Grant J. Candies
St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office, LA
EOW: March 23, 2025

Deputy Sheriff Hector Cuevas, Jr.
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, CA
EOW: March 17, 2025

Sergeant Joseph Anthony Azcona
Newark Police Division, NJ
EOW: March 8, 2025

Police Officer Felicia Dee Reilly
Saint Paul Police Department, MN
EOW: March 1, 2025

Deputy Sergeant Martin Shields, Jr.
Hinds County Sheriff's Office, MS
EOW: February 23, 2025