McKean County Law Enforcement honors the memory of Patrolman Steve Jerman, who was shot and killed during a traffic stop on February 20, 1999.
District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer: “Patrolman Stephen Jerman’s memory is honored by McKean County Law Enforcement and the District Attorney’s Office. A respected member of his community and law enforcement family, Patrolman Jerman made a heroic sacrifice 26 years ago. In any circle, he is remembered as a teacher, mentor and friend. Today is a solemn anniversary to honor a local hero whose death impacted not only the community he served but law enforcement across the state and members of law enforcement who came after him. It is a life well-lived that lets us know how deep of an impact his death has made. And the memory of Patrolman Steve Jerman remains solidly implanted.
On this anniversary, we honor Patrolman Stephen M. Jerman and offer heartfelt prayers to his family and we want them to know we will continue his legacy and we will honor it.
On behalf of the McKean County District Attorney’s Office and the McKean County Law Enforcement community, I express our sympathy and respect. We vow to honor and remember our fallen officer Patrolman Steven Jerman.”
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