Assistant Chief of Police Johnnie Lane Shaner, Sr., White Hall Police Department, Alabama

Assistant Chief of Police Johnnie Lane Shaner, Sr.

White Hall Police Department, Alabama

End of Watch Friday, September 23, 2005

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Johnnie Lane Shaner, Sr.

Assistant Chief Johnnie Shaner was killed in a vehicle crash while responding to a call to assist another officer at 7:35 p.m.

He was traveling on Route 9, just four miles southwest of the White Hall city limits, when he lost control of his patrol car and swerved into oncoming traffic, striking another vehicle. He died from the injuries he received in the collision.

Assistant Chief Shaner was a United States Army Vietnam War veteran and had served in law enforcement for 22 years. He is survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 57
Tour 22 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

emergency response, officer assistance

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Asst. Chief Shaner,
On today, the 20th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
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September 23, 2025