Clark County Sheriff's Office, Ohio
End of Watch Sunday, July 24, 2022
Add to My HeroesMatthew Eugene Yates
Deputy Sheriff Matthew Yates was shot and killed while responding to shots fired call at the 1100 block of Ashwood Drive in South Charleston.
At 10:51 am, Clark County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call reporting that a female subject had broken into a residence and fired five or six shots. When Deputy Yates and another deputy attempted to check the mobile home, they were met with gunfire. Deputy Yates was shot inside the trailer and was trapped inside for hours during the standoff with the subject. Clark County Special Operations and other tactical teams were called to rescue him.
Deputy Yates was flown to the Miami Valley Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. A second deputy was injured while trying to escape the gunfire.
The subject was shot and killed.
Deputy Yates had served with the Clark County Sheriff's Office for 15 years. He is survived by his wife, daughter, two stepsons, and father, who retired from the Clark County Sheriff's Office.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour 15 years
- Badge 12-60
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 129 ReflectionsBabe, I miss you so much! There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t think of you. I never knew my life would be turned upside down like it was, but as you would say- keep pushing girl.. Also know your LEO family has made sure we are always taken care of. We all love and miss you dearly..
Wife Tracy Yates
Wife
November 12, 2023
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