1. Michigan sheriff deputy fatally shot in the line of duty
2. Michigan officer killed in line of duty.
Accident – Death – Obituary News :
HILLSDALE COUNTY, Mich. (WNDU) – The Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Office is grieving the tragic loss of one of its own, Deputy William Henry Butler Jr., who was fatally shot in the line of duty.
The devastating incident occurred during a routine traffic stop on Thursday afternoon, as reported by our affiliate WILX. Deputy Butler, aged 51, was gunned down by the suspect, identified as 34-year-old Eric Fiddler. Following the shooting, Fiddler fled the scene, prompting an extensive manhunt that culminated in his own fatal encounter with law enforcement officers.
The Officer Down Memorial Page reveals that this heartbreaking event marks the first line-of-duty fatality for the Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Office in nearly a century. The entire community is reeling from the loss of Deputy Butler, who had faithfully served his country as a military veteran and dedicated 12 years of his life to the Sheriff’s Office.
Deputy Butler leaves behind his grieving wife and three children, who are now grappling with the profound sense of loss and sorrow. The Sheriff’s Office, along with the wider law enforcement community, is coming together to honour his memory and provide support to his loved ones during this difficult time.
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1. Michigan deputy killed in line of duty
2. Michigan deputy killed duty.
