End of Watch:
January 5, 2019
Age: 29
Provo Police Department
Homicide: Shooting
Officer Joseph W. Shinners was shot while arresting a dangerous fugitive.
Provo and Orem police officers were arresting a dangerous fugitive, who had previously made threats towards police officers. During the arrest, Provo Police Officer Joseph Shinners was shot. Fellow officers transported Officer Shinners to the Utah Valley Hospital where he tragically succumbed to his injuries.
Officer Shinners served with the Provo Police Department for three years. He served as a patrol officer, a SWAT team member, and Field Training Officer. Provo Police Chief Ferguson posthumously promoted Officer Shinners to Master Officer.
Officer Shinners is survived by his wife and their two young sons. Officer Shinners comes from a public safety family as his father is a retired firefighter and his brother is a police officer.
The bronze memorial name plaque of Officer Joseph W. Shinners is sponsored by the Provo Police Department.