Wyoming Mourns Death of Police Officer Killed While On Duty

Police Officers, politicians, and private citizens from across Wyoming are expressing shock and sadness at the death of a Sheridan Police Officer who was killed in the line of duty on Tuesday.

According to the Sheridan Police and Fire Facebook page, Sgt. Nevada Krinkee, a six-and-a-half-year veteran of the department, was shot on Tuesday while attempting to serve a trespass warning on a male subject. Krinkee was taken to a Sheridan hospital where he died from his injuries. The page said the suspect had fled to a nearby home and was engaged in an ongoing armed standoff with law enforcement. As of 8 am on Wednesday further updates had been released on the standoff.

Meanwhile, expressions of sadness and shock at the officer's death are pouring in from both the Sheridan area and across Wyoming.

Reactions To Sgt. Krinkee's Death

Sheridan Mayor Rich Bridger's office released a statement that included the following:

''We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Police Sergeant Nevada Krinkee, who was killed in the line of duty while selflessly serving our community. His loss serves as a solemn and heartbreaking reminder of the risks our law enforcement officers face every day. Our thoughts and prayers are with Sergeant Krinkee’s family, loved ones, the Sheridan Police Department, and other first responders during this difficult time.''

Governor Mark Gordon posted this statement: "I join all of Wyoming in mourning the loss of Sheridan Police Sergeant Nevada Krinkee, who was killed in the line of duty today.

This senseless act is a solemn reminder of the selfless risks our law enforcement officers take each day when they put on the badge. Jennie and I extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Sergeant Krinkee, the Sheridan Police Department, and the entire law enforcement community.''

From the Rock Springs Police Department: ''On average, 345 police officers are killed every year while on duty in the United States. We all know the statistics, but the news hits differently when it's so close to home. Today, Sergeant Nevada Krinkee of the Sheridan Police Department was shot and killed while serving a trespass notice. I want everyone at the Sheridan Police Department to know we stand behind you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family of Sergeant Krinkee. - Chief Bill Erspamer''