– Armed forces veteran shot during traffic stop
– Father of five fatally shot during traffic stop.
Accident – Death – Obituary News :
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP., Mich. (WTVG/Gray News) – Tragedy struck in Hillsdale County, Michigan, as Deputy William Henry Butler Jr., 51, was fatally shot during a routine traffic stop. The incident occurred on Thursday, resulting in a fatal shootout between law enforcement and the suspect, identified as 34-year-old Michael Eric Fiddler.
According to reports, Deputy Butler was conducting the traffic stop when a struggle ensued with Fiddler, who was a passenger in the vehicle. Unfortunately, the altercation led to Fiddler opening fire on Deputy Butler, resulting in the deputy’s untimely death.
Hillsdale County Sheriff Scott Hodshire expressed his grief over the loss of Deputy Butler, highlighting his dedication to service and commitment to his community. Deputy Butler, a retired veteran of the armed forces, leaves behind a wife and five children.
Sheriff Hodshire emphasised the impact of Deputy Butler’s death on the tight-knit community, noting that the county had not experienced a law enforcement official’s death in the line of duty since 1939.
The tragic incident has left the Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Office in mourning, with Sheriff Hodshire sharing his personal connection to Deputy Butler, whom he had known for 25 years. The entire department is coming together to support Deputy Butler’s family during this difficult time.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer also expressed her condolences, acknowledging Deputy Butler’s dedication to keeping Michiganders safe. She pledged that his sacrifice would not be forgotten.
The community is rallying around Deputy Butler’s family, with services expected to be held at Hillsdale College in the coming week. The Hillsdale County Community Foundation is accepting donations to support the family in their time of need.
In a tragic turn of events, the suspect, Michael Eric Fiddler, was later located and shot dead in a field after an intense manhunt that lasted for hours. The shootout marked the end of a harrowing ordeal that shook the Hillsdale County community to its core.
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