Clark County Sheriff's Office, Ohio

End of Watch Sunday, July 24, 2022

Deputy Sheriff Matthew Yates was shot and killed while responding to shots fired call at the 1100 block of Ashwood Drive in South Charleston. At 10:51 am, Clark County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call reporting that a female subject had broken into a residence and fired five or six shots. When Deputy Yates and another deputy attempted to check the mobile home, they were met with gunfire. Deputy Yates was shot inside the trailer. Clark County Special Operations and other tactical teams were called to rescue the deputy. Deputy Yates was flown to the Miami Valley Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. Deputy Yates had served with the Clark County Sheriff's Office for 15 years.

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Rest in eternal Peace, good and faithful public servant. God has already reserved a special place for our peacemakers. Please continue your careful and vigilant watch over us. When Law Enforcement perishes, a grieving yet grateful nation mourns. Thank you for your heroic sacrifice! Thank you for your selfless service! Thank you for your guardian protection!

Our prayers to the family and department. Charles F. Holloway, Jr. Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association Elizabethtown Police Department

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