04/01/2016
*Shot and killed In The Line Of Duty*
Rest In Peace State Trooper Chad P. Dermyer
Virginia State Police - U.S. Marine Corps
End Of Watch: 03-31-16
Trooper Chad Dermyer, 37, was shot and killed by gunman at a Richmond bus station (details below). Born with a soul that has Courage to wear the Badge, Trooper Dermyer had been Saving, Serving, and Protecting the People as a Virginia State Trooper since November 2014, though his call to serve the People began even earlier ...
Trooper Dermyer defended these United States as a faithful and dedicated United States Marine. Following a distinguished four year career, Brother Chad was Honorably discharged and went on to serve as a sworn Law Enforcement Officer with the Jackson, Michigan PD. Brother Chad also worked for the City of Newport PD before finally settling in with the Virginia State Police. Trooper Dermyer, a Jackson, Mich. native, was first assigned to the Chesapeake Division’s Area 46 Office, which encompasses the cities of Newport News and Hampton. He had just recently transferred to the state police Counter-Terrorism and Criminal Interdiction Unit.
Courageous and Compassionate, Fearless and Fair, this Brave and Benevolent Son, Husband, Father, and Brother of Blue simply wanted to make a difference in his (not so small) corner of the world. May we take a part of Brother Chad's legacy with us when we enter into our daily arenas while continuing to create our own. May we vow to continue with the same Valor, Service, and Pride as this True Blue served. May we always remember State Trooper Chad P. Dermyer- U.S. Marine, for how he Lived As Only A Hero Could.
On Thursday, March 31, 2016, 1445hours, Virginia State Police were conducting a training exercise at the Richmond Greyhound bus station. Trooper Dermyer was among approximately a dozen state police troopers participating in a specialized training on criminal interdiction practices. They had completed the classroom instruction and were conducting field practicals at the bus station. Trooper Dermyer was in uniform. During the exercise, Trooper Dermyer encountered a male subject, as part of the training, just inside the entrance to the station on North Blvd. Trooper Dermyer began speaking with this individual when the male suddenly pulled out a handgun and shot Trooper Dermyer multiple times. As the male suspect continued firing his weapon, two state troopers, who were nearby, returned fire. The male suspect then moved into the terminal’s restaurant. The shooter continued to be combative as police took him into custody and EMS crews tried to render aid to him. Two civilians were also injured by gunfire. Trooper Dermyer, the two adult female civilians, and the suspect were all transported to VCU Medical Center. The suspect succumbed to his wounds. The two civilians are being treated non life-threatening injuries and are expected to be okay.
The City of Richmond Police Department immediately responded to the scene to assist State Police with securing the scene, interviewing witnesses and evidence collection. Additional law enforcement resources from the FBI, ATF, US Department of Homeland Security, US Marshals Service, and Henrico County Police responded to the scene to assist, as well. This is an ongoing investigation.
Sadly, and with heavy hearts, this proved to be our Brother's final battle ... VSP Trooper Chad P. Dermyer succumbed to his gunshot wounds and was pronounced at the VCU Medical Center, with family, both of blood and of Blue, by his side.
Chad leaves behind his beloved bride and two young children. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to the entire extended Dermyer family, the Men and Women of the Virginia State Police, the City of Newport News and Jackson PDs, the Patriots of the United States Marines, the staff at VCUMC, to all who came running to assist, and to all whom have had the pleasure and the privilege of knowing and working along side this True Blue Hero. Our thoughts and prayers extend to the civilians wounded, their families, and to all who were on scene.
Our Brother, as you now patrol the Highways of Heaven may you continue your vigilant watch over us all as we carry on In Our Brother's Honor. We thank you for your service and for your sacrifices. We thank you for your life. Job Well Done Sir.
Rest In Peace VA State Trooper Chad P. Dermyer - U.S. Marine ... We Have The Watch From Here. SALUTE!
Trooper Dermyer is the 32nd Law Enforcement Officer (human) line of duty death this year 2016 - the 16th to be shot and killed (the leading cause of on duty deaths this year). 5 K9s have also been shot and killed this year. All tributes of all our fallen, 2 legged and 4, can be found in this 2016 angels album:https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.933640203350816.1073741901.238818532832990&type=3
*It has been a long day and it is late. I will continue speaking with family and co-workers and update more on our Brother's personal bio on Friday. ~Ness~
~written by Nessie for True Blue Warriors with assistance from the Virginia State Police~
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Services for Trooper Dermyer are as follows: Visitation Monday, April 4 from 3 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., Liberty Baptist Church, 1021 Big Bethel Road, Hampton, Va.; Funeral Tuesday, April 5 at 11 a.m. at the church, followed by a private graveside burial in Gloucester County
suspected cop killer, deceased