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Rest in peace, Iberville Parish, Louisiana, Deputy Sheriff Charles Riley (EOW 10/6/2025). Deputy Riley was shot and killed by a suspect being questioned in connection with a sex crime investigation. Another deputy was shot and wounded and is currently in critical condition. Deputy Riley had served with the Iberville Parish Sheriff’s Office for six years and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.
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Rest in peace, Sikeston, Missouri, Police Officer Henry Franklin (EOW 10/6/2025). Police Officer Franklin was shot and killed while serving a warrant as a member of a tactical team. He was 41 years old and had served with the Sikeston Department of Public Safety for 12 years and four months. He is survived by his wife and four children. Read More

Rest in peace, Escambia, Florida, Deputy Sheriff Jeremy Cassady (EOW 7/15/2025). On October 29, 2010, Deputy Cassady responded to a domestic violence incident. Once on scene, Deputy Cassady and two other deputies were shot by a suspect holding a female hostage as a shield. Deputy Cassady was critically wounded, losing both kidneys and suffering many medical issues during the ensuing years. He succumbed to his wounds on July 15, 2025. Read More