Deputy Sheriff Matthew Scott Chism, age 25

Lost to gun violence on November 2, 2014 in El Dorado Springs, Missouri.

Deputy Chism had served with the Cedar County Sheriff's Office for just under two years (1 yr. 10 months). Thank you for your service & RIP.

Photo sources:

• Matthew Scott Chism (1989-2014) - Find a Grave...
• Law Enforcement Today: In Memoriam: Deputy Sheriff Matthew Chism - Law Enforcement Today
• Deputy Sheriff Matthew Scott Chism
• Contributed photo

News sources:

• Nov 2: https://www.ky3.com: Family remembers Cedar Co. deputy killed in the line of duty
• The Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP): Deputy Sheriff Matthew Scott Chism
• Family, friends mourn Cedar County deputy killed in shootout
• OZARKSFIRST: Driver Charged in Connection With Fatal Shooting of Deputy
• Gun Violence Archive

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Other nearby fatal shootings:

• El Dorado Springs, MO - October 24, 2017