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Wood County sheriff marks anniversary of Deputy Michael Shannon's death, highlights joint training
Summary
On the anniversary of Deputy Michael Shannon's 2003 line-of-duty death, Sheriff Sean Becker recounted the incident, the tactical response and subsequent conviction; he said joint interagency training and shared equipment have improved response and officer safety.
Sheriff Sean Becker recounted the 2003 shooting death of Deputy Michael Shannon from the Wisconsin Rapids area and described the multi-agency response that followed, saying the anniversary was a somber reminder of risks officers face.
Becker, who was part of the special response team that responded to the shooting, described arriving on scene, the suspect's armed confrontation and the decision to…
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