Lieutenant Shirley Jo Lanning, Canadian County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma

Lieutenant Shirley Jo Lanning

Canadian County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma

End of Watch Friday, February 14, 2020

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Shirley Jo Lanning

Lieutenant Shirley Lanning was killed in an automobile crash on the Northwest Expressway just west of the John Kilpatrick Turnpike.

Her patrol car crossed the center line and collided head-on with an oncoming vehicle. The occupants of the other vehicle suffered non-life threatening injuries.

Lieutenant Lanning had served in law enforcement for 30 years. She had previously served with the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office and the University of Central Oklahoma Police Department. She is survived by her husband, stepson, parents, and siblings.

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Age 58
Tour 30 years
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Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

routine driving

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Lt. Lanning,
On today, the 5th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Canadian County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

February 14, 2025