CareFlight took Yates to Miami Valley Hospital, where the 15-year veteran, husband and father died from injuries. Two other people also died during the incident, according to family members of the man who lived in the mobile home.
In the aftermath of the shooting, multiple law enforcement agencies and officials offered thoughts and prayers to Yates’ family and the Clark County Sheriff’s Office.
Clark County commission:
“July 24, 2022, was a dark day in Clark County. The Board of Clark County Commissioners is grieving the heartbreaking loss of Deputy Matthew Yates, who was killed in the line of duty on Sunday morning. Yates was a 15-year veteran of the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, as well as a loving husband and father. Please keep Deputy Yates’ family and law enforcement brothers and sisters in your prayers as they continue to cope with this tragic event.
“Gov. Mike DeWine signed an order this morning for flags to fly at half-(staff) in honor of Clark County Deputy Matt Yates until his burial.
“A memorial has been placed at Springfield City Hall plaza, 76 E. High St., to allow Clark County residents to honor Deputy Yates for his service to our community.”
City of Springfield:
“We are shocked and saddened by the tragic death of Clark County Sheriff Deputy Matthew Yates. This is a heartbreaking loss for Matt’s family, and our prayers and love are with them at this extremely challenging time,” Springfield City Manager Bryan Heck stated.
“We urge the public to honor Matt’s memory by respecting the privacy of his loved ones as they cope with their grief in this devastating moment.”
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost:
“Another hero down responding to a call, shot by the man in this trailer in Clark County. It appears to have caught fire during the attempt to apprehend him.
BCI is investigating at the invitation of the Clark County SO.
My heart aches for everyone who wears the badge.”
Another hero down responding to a call, shot by the man in this trailer in Clark County. It appears to have caught fire during the attempt to apprehend him.
— Attorney General Dave Yost (@DaveYostOH) July 24, 2022
BCI is investigating at the invitation of the Clark County SO.
My heart aches for everyone who wears the badge. pic.twitter.com/QcUYXsn7j6
Yost also shared the following statement Monday morning:
“Deputy Matt Yates ended his watch yesterday taking dangerous action in the face of evil, going to the rescue of someone else.
My heart breaks for his father, who he followed into law enforcement, for his family, and for Sheriff Deb Burchett and the Clark County Sheriff’s office—which lost its second deputy in 12 years by the gun of a criminal.
To everyone who wears the badge and remains at their duty post this morning: you have our deepest gratitude, and we will always remember.”
Bellbrook Police Department:
“Bellbrook Police Department extends sincere condolences and prayers to the family of Deputy Yates, and also to the men and women of the Clark Co. Sheriff’s Office.”
Franklin Police Department:
“The Franklin Police Department extends their deepest sympathy to the family of Deputy Yates, his co-workers and the citizens of Clark County. Rest Easy Brother, we have the watch now.”
Miami County Sheriff’s Office:
“All staff at the Miami County Sheriff’s Office extend our deepest condolences to Deputy Yates’ family, friends, and our brother and sister deputies and corrections officers at the Clark County Sheriff’s Office.
God’s Speed.”
Dayton Police Department:
“Our hearts go out to the family, friends, and colleagues of fallen Clark Co. Sheriff’s Office Deputy Matthew Yates as they deal with his tragic line of duty death. Our officers will wear mourning bands on their badges to honor Deputy Yates’ sacrifice and service.”
Vandalia Police Department:
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Yates family and the Clark Co Sheriff’s Office.”
Butler County Sheriff’s Office:
“On behalf of the men and woman of the Butler County Sheriff’s Office we offer our thoughts and prayers to all of our brothers and sisters at the Clark County Sheriff’s Office as they mourn the tragic shooting death of 15 year veteran Deputy Matt Yates after responding to a shots fired call.
Please remember his family and all of the law enforcement community during this most difficult time.”
Kettering Police Department:
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, the Clark County community, and the family of Deputy Matthew Yates. Yates, a 15-year-veteran with the office, lost his life in the line of duty yesterday.”
Middletown Division of Police:
“Our condolences go out to our brothers and sisters at the Clark County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Matthew Yates, a 15-year veteran, was killed in the line of duty yesterday. Please keep the family and friends of Deputy Yates in your thoughts and prayers today as they navigate through this very difficult time.”
Miami Twp. Police Department:
“The Miami Township Police Department extends our sincerest condolences to family, friends and to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office for the passing of Deputy Matthew Yates.”
Moraine Police Division:
“We would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, the community, and the family of Deputy Matt Yates. Dep. Yates was tragically shot and killed yesterday in the line of duty. Dep. Yates, thank you for your courageous service. Rest in peace, we have the watch from here.”
Beavercreek Police Department:
“The Beavercreek Police Department extends our deepest sympathies to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office and the family of Deputy Yates. Our thoughts and prayers are with them and the entire Clark County community.”
Butler Twp. Police Department:
“Our hearts go out to the family of Officer Yates, his brothers and sisters at Clark County and the surrounding areas. By all accounts Officer Yates was an amazing man and loved by his community. Officer Yates, you are a hero and we will take it from here.”
City of Centerville:
“We are shocked and saddened by the tragic death of Clark County Sheriff Deputy Matthew Yates,” said City Manager Bryan Heck. “This is a heartbreaking loss for Matt’s family, and our prayers and love are with them at this extremely challenging time.
We urge the public to honor Matt’s memory by respecting the privacy of his loved ones as they cope with their grief in this devastating moment.”
Centerville Police Department:
“The Centerville Police Department extends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Deputy Matthew Yates and to the entire Clark County Sheriff’s Office.
Rest in Peace Deputy Yates.”
Greene County Sheriff’s Office:
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Yates’ family, friends and the men and women of the Clark County Sheriff’s Office.”
Vandalia Fire Division:
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Yates family and all of our LEO family.”
Riverside Police Department:
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to our brothers and sisters in blue at Clark County Sheriff’s Office.”
Bethel Twp. Fire Department:
“Our hearts are broken for a tragic loss. [Our] thoughts and prayers for the family and the Sheriffs Office.
Such a huge loss for our community, True Hero to all.”
Englewood Police Department:
“We extend our deepest condolences to our brothers and sisters at the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, and to the family and friends of Deputy Matthew Yates, who was killed in the line of duty earlier today.”
Sugarcreek Twp. Police Department:
“Our hearts are heavy for the Clark County Sheriff’s Office and the Clark County/Springfield community. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Deputy Yates and the Clark County Sheriff’s Office. God Bless you and you’ll always be remembered as a leader and a patriot.”
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office:
“Sheriff Rob Streck on behalf of all of us at MCSO would like to send our deepest condolences to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office as well as all of their friends and family members during this difficult time.”
Union police and fire departments:
“Our thought and prayers go out to the family and friends of Deputy Yates.”
Preble County Sheriff’s Office:
“On behalf of the Preble County Sheriff’s Office I would like to extend our deepest condolences to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time,” Sheriff Michael L. Simpson.
Xenia Police Division:
“We would like to offer our condolences to the family of Deputy Matt Yates and to our Brothers and Sisters at the Clark County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputy Yates was well known to some of our Xenia Police Division family and he will be missed.
Please keep his family in your prayers.”
We would like to offer our condolences to the family of Deputy Matt Yates and to our Brothers and Sisters at the Clark...
Posted by Xenia Police Division on Sunday, July 24, 2022
Greenville Police Department:
“We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Deputy Yates, and to our brothers and sisters at the Clark County Sheriff’s Office.”
Brookville Police Department:
“The Men and Women of the City of Brookville Police Department express our deepest condolences and extend our thoughts and prayers to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office during this devastating time.”
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