Spanaway, WA – A deputy with the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department passed away on Tuesday in the line of duty after suffering a medical emergency.

Shortly after 6 am a passerby saw Deputy Daryl Shuey unresponsive outside his patrol car and called 911. Medics and other deputies rushed to the scene and administered medical advice.

Deputy Shuey was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead. It appears Shuey had suffered a medical emergency.

Deputy Shuey worked the day shift and died shortly after his shift began. He had been with the department since 1994. He was a father and husband and well respected member of the [...]