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Kristen Hearne
- Sep. 29, 2017 -
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Resided: |
GA, USA
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Born: | Nov. 15, 1987 |
Fallen: | Sep. 29, 2017 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Female / 29 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | Polk County Police Dept. - GA
73 Clines Ingram Jackson Road Cedartown, GA
30125 USA (770)748-7331 |
County: | Polk |
Dept. Type: | County/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Detective |
Sworn Date: | 2012 |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
Weapon Class: | Firearm |
Agency URL: | Click Here
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Badge: | 844 |
On The Job: |
5 years
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Bio: Kristen Hearne set out to be a nurse, her mother said. She worked for a time in the oncology wing at Floyd Medical Center but had a hard time letting go of the bonds she formed with patients.
Hearne decided on a career in law enforcement and found her niche. She quickly moved up the ladder, starting as a jailer in Floyd County before returning home to Polk, where she achieved the rank of detective. |
Survived by: |
Matt Hearne - Husband A lieutenant with the Aragon Police Department in Polk County
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
Seth Brandon Spangler :: Caucasian
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Male
- 31 years old
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Pic 1
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Location: |
Polk County,
GA
USA
Tue. Aug. 29, 2017
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Summary: |
Detective Kristen Hearne was shot and killed as she and another officer responded to reports of a stolen vehicle at the intersection of Highway 100 and Santa Claus Road.
As the officers arrived at the location they were ambushed by a male subject. Detective Hearne, who was not wearing a vest, was fatally wounded. The second officer was struck in the vest and was wounded.
A female subject was taken into custody at the scene. The male subject fled the scene but was arrested a short time later after a massive manhunt and charged with murder.
Detective Hearne had served with the Polk County Sheriff's Office for five years. She is survived by her husband and 3-year-old child.
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Last Updated: Oct. 20, 2017 |
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