Today marks 7 years since the passing of Deputy Daniel McCartney, who was shot and killed while responding to an armed home invasion robbery in the Frederickson area. Deputy McCartney courageously ran after the armed suspects as they fled from the victims\u2019 home through the darkness into a vacant property.\u00a0 During an exchange of gunfire with the suspects, Deputy McCartney was struck once and passed away a short time later. One of the suspects died at the scene, and another was taken into custody by our deputies following hours of containment and a manhunt.\u00a0 The two other suspects who aided in the planning and execution of the home invasion robbery would later be arrested by our detectives.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dan McCartney was 34 years old and had served with our department for three years after serving for six years with the Hoquiam Police Department. Dan was a proud veteran of the US Navy, strong in his faith, and most importantly a loving husband to his wife Cierra and father to their three young sons Tate, Traxton, and Tytus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dan\u2019s incredible bravery and sacrifice on that terrible night seven years ago will never be forgotten. Honor Dan by continuing to carry out the mission and take a moment to remember Dan and his family today. May we find both peace and strength in the remembrance of these, our own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Deputy Dan McCartney, #484 \u2013 deputy sheriff, husband, father, friend \u2013 gone but never forgotten.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n