Deputy Sheriff Brett Hawkins suffered a fatal heart attack following an emergency response.

The call involved search search of the home and large surrounding area for a frantic subject. He suffered the heart attack several hours after returning following his shift. He had been working nights to help with the northwest Missouri State Fair with the other four full time deputies of the sheriff's department.

Deputy Hawkins had served with the Harrison County Sheriff's Office for three years. He had previously served with the Bethany Police Department and Clinton County Sheriff's Office. He is survived by his wife, daughter, three sons, mother, and three siblings. Interred: Miriam Cemetery, Bethany, MO.

Article by Brent Marchant