Walker County Sheriff's Office, Georgia
End of Watch Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Add to My HeroesChristopher Jackson Dye
Corporal Chris Dye died from accidental fentanyl toxicity after being exposed to fentanyl during an arrest he made earlier in the day.
Following an arrest for drug possession, Corporal Dye packaged the drugs into an evidence bag. He collapsed after returning home following his shift and was found hours later by family members. An autopsy was completed and the toxicology was positive for the presence of fentanyl which transferred through Corporal Dye's skin.
Corporal Dye was a United States Army veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He had served with the Walker County Sheriff's Office for five years. He is survived by his wife and five children.
Corporal Dye's brother and father are also law enforcement officers.
Bio
- Age 43
- Tour 5 years
- Badge 37
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Exposure to toxins
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View all 4 ReflectionsHeavenly Father, You are Compassionate and Merciful. None of America’s Peace Officers leave home without the fear of not returning at the end of their watch. It is a fear that is lived daily. Unfortunately, the worst does sometimes come to pass, and lives are left shattered. Lord God, bless and keep the hearts and souls of those who have lost loved ones in the line of duty. Wipe away the tears from their eyes. Soothe their pain and bind up their emotional wounds through the wounds of Your beloved Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. In His name, I pray. Amen.
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