Patrolman Shawn Delbert Rager, Johnstown Police Department, Pennsylvania

Patrolman Shawn Delbert Rager

Johnstown Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Thursday, October 13, 2016

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Shawn Delbert Rager

Patrolman Shawn Rager suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after completing active shooter training with the Cambria County Specialized Emergency Response Team.

He and other members of the team were conducting live fire active shooter response scenarios, which included running and shooting in simulated conditions. He returned home after the training and collapsed a short time later.

Patrolman Rager had served with the Johnstown Police Department for 23 years. He is survived by his wife and four children.

Bio

Age 45
Tour 23 years
Badge 117

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack
Incident Date Wednesday, October 12, 2016

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The man, a professional in every sense of the word. The man, a great friend, full of laughter and kindness.
The man, a loving husband and father who always shared his love for them.
The man, a warrior in every aspect of his being.
The man, Shawn Rager.
I loved our times at the JPD

Detective Sgt Retired Thomas Cullen
Collier County Sheriff's Office Homicide Bureau

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