Pontoon Beach, county leaders and residents praise first responders after the death of Officer Tyler Timmins
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Summary
Pontoon Beach Mayor Mike Pagano described the Oct. 26 shooting that killed Officer Tyler Timmins and thanked Madison County Sheriff's Department and neighboring agencies for support, calling specific officers who tried to save Timmins 'heroes.' The board observed a moment of silence and extended condolences.
Pontoon Beach Mayor Mike Pagano addressed the Madison County Board on Nov. 17 to describe the Oct. 26 shooting that killed Pontoon Beach Police Officer Tyler Timmins and to thank county and regional law enforcement and coroner's staff for their response and support.
Pagano recounted timeline details and praised officers who performed life‑saving work at the scene. "These two officers are heroes in my eyes," he said, describing how officers carried Timmins to the patrol car and rendered aid while driving him to the nearest hospital. He thanked Sheriff John Lakin, Major Jeff Connor, Captain William Dimitroff and others for resources and coordination while Pontoon Beach's department paused normal operations to grieve and decompress.
Chairman Kurt Prenzler opened the meeting with a moment of silence for Officer Timmins and the board accepted public remarks from the mayor and others. Several board members and the county acknowledged the sacrifice and reiterated support for first responders and the family of Officer Timmins.
The board took no formal action on the matter at the Nov. 17 meeting beyond the public remarks and the moment of silence; Mayor Pagano's comments served to inform county leaders and the public of the municipal impact and the interagency response.
What to expect next: The county will continue to coordinate support for affected agencies; criminal proceedings and coroner processes continue outside the board's purview.