Marion County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee
End of Watch Sunday, September 17, 2023
Add to My HeroesShannon Eric "Shane" Lang, Sr.
Deputy Sheriff Shane Lang suffered a fatal heart attack after removing heavy tree branches from Highway 156 in New Hope, Tennessee.
After clearing the highway, he began to feel ill. The following morning, while on his way to a call, he felt worse and went to Parkridge West Hospital in Jasper, where he suffered a cardiac arrest and could not be revived.
Deputy Lang had served with the Marion County Sheriff's Department for nine years and previously served with the Sequatchie County Sheriff's Office and the Florida State Department of Corrections. He is survived by his wife, two sons, three daughters, two brothers, two sisters, and eight grandchildren.
Bio
- Age 48
- Tour 23 years
- Badge 119
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
- Incident Date Saturday, September 16, 2023
Most Recent Reflection
View all 66 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Lang,
On today, the 1st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Marion County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
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