Miller County Sheriff's Office, Missouri
End of Watch Friday, April 20, 2018
Add to My HeroesCasey Lee Shoemate
Deputy Sheriff Casey Shoemate was killed in a vehicle crash on Route Y, just north of Rabbit Hill Road while responding to a structure fire at a fellow employee's house.
He collided head-on with an oncoming vehicle during the response. Deputy Shoemate was pronounced dead at the scene. The other driver was flown to a local hospital in serious condition.
Deputy Shoemate had served with the Miller County Sheriff's Office for one year. Prior to that, he served as a police officer in the Eldon Police Department for four years. He is survived by his two children, fiancee, parents, and several siblings.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour 5 years
- Badge 5318
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 150 Reflectionsrest in peace cousin 5318 we got it from here. I know you personally and knowledge helped anyone that needed it. Eldon Police department and miller county dispatch and miller county sheriff's office had your back and always has it.
nathaniel lewis
cousin
June 26, 2024
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