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Derek Mace Geer

Case from Grand Junction, CO dated Feb 08, 2016

Victim Details

Derek Mace Geer

Male

White / Caucasian

Grand Junction

CO

2016-02-08

40

Derek

Mace Geer

07/03/2026

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In the winter of 2016, the community of Grand Junction, Colorado, was shaken by the loss of one of its own. Mesa County Sheriff's Deputy Derek Mace Geer, a 40-year-old male, husband, and father of two, was mortally wounded in the line of duty on Monday, February 8, 2016. A 15-year veteran of the sheriff's office and a U.S. Navy veteran, Geer was known for his dedication to his community and his warm, engaging personality.

On that fateful morning, Deputy Geer was responding to a report of ...
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  • Suspect In Fatal Shooting Of Western Colorado Deputy Identified
  • 7NEWS: Mesa County deputy shot in the line of duty Monday morning identified as Derek Geer
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    I was reflecting on Deputy Derek Geer’s impact and it struck me how his legacy continues beyond ju... ...Read More
    09/17/2024
    I've been thinking a lot about the sheer bravery it must have taken for Deputy Derek Geer to respond... ...Read More
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    I've been thinking a lot about the struggles Austin Holzer mentioned facing before this tragedy unfo... ...Read More
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