CLARK COUNTY — Area law enforcement agencies are sharing their thoughts on social media and show of support for the Clark County Sheriff’s Office following the death of Deputy Matthew Yates in an officer-involved shooting at a mobile home park Sunday.
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Montgomery County Sheriff Rob Streck issued a statement on Facebook saying, “On behalf of all of us at MCSO, we would like to send our deepest condolences to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office as well as all of their friends and family members during this difficult time.”
Riverside Police posted this statement on its Facebook page, “Our thoughts and prayers go out to our brothers and sisters in blue at the Clark County Sheriff’s Office.”
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Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost posted a statement on Twitter late Sunday afternoon. He says BCI is investigating and his heart aches for everyone who wears the badge.
Another hero down responding to a call, shot by the man in this trailer in Clark County. It appears to have caught fire during the attempt to apprehend him.
— Attorney General Dave Yost (@DaveYostOH) July 24, 2022
BCI is investigating at the invitation of the Clark County SO.
My heart aches for everyone who wears the badge. pic.twitter.com/QcUYXsn7j6
The Ohio State Highway Patrol paid tribute to Deputy Yates late Sunday night on Twitter.
In honor of Clark County Sheriff’s Deputy Matthew Yates. pic.twitter.com/ofr8rEMhE4
— Ohio State Highway Patrol (@OSHP) July 25, 2022
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The National Police Association posted a statement on Twitter about the event.
RIP Clark County, OH Sheriff’s Deputy Matthew Yates who was shot and killed in the line of duty today https://t.co/iyKQsGU9P6
— National Police Association (@NatPoliceAssoc) July 25, 2022
Congressman Warren Davidson has shared his condolences on Twitter.
My condolences and deepest sympathies for the friends and family of Clark County Deputy Matthew Yates, 15-year veteran of the force, who was killed by gunfire today.
— Warren Davidson (@WarrenDavidson) July 25, 2022
Thank you to all our law enforcement who risk everything to keep our communities safe. https://t.co/vYytzQN913
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has extended its condolences to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office.
The FCSO extends its deepest condolences to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office. Earlier today, Deputy Matthew Yates, a 15-year veteran, was killed by gunfire while responding to a call. His family, loved ones, and colleagues are in our thoughts and prayers. pic.twitter.com/dqtvjQUlrN
— Franklin County Sheriff’s Office (@OHFCSO) July 25, 2022
We will continue to update this story with reactions from public figures on the passing of Clark County Sheriff’s Deputy Matthew Yates.
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