August 15, 2015
10:30 AM pst

Our Gracious Lord,  because Your word tells us that You alone are our Rock and our Fortress and an ever-present help in times of trouble, we earnestly come before your Throne of Grace to lift up the Carson City Sheriff’s Department as they are mourning the loss of one of their own co-workers.  Lord, may your sustaining grace, peace and mercy touch the hearts and souls of every Carson City Sheriff’s deputy as they cope with this sudden and unexpected loss.  May your love and grace especially be with the family of this slain deputy and sustain them through this very difficult time.  May You grant the investigators from the Reno Police Department wisdom and insight as they gather all of the facts surrounding this murder.  May You also uplift the family of the suspect who also lost his life.  O’ Lord, as the members of the Carson City Sheriff’s Department will now have to prepare a final farewell to their friend and co-worker, may the power of your Holy Spirit settle upon each deputy and grant them strength in their hearts.  May the love and Jesus be made real to each of them.  May every officer, family member and friend intimately know that no matter what, you will never leave nor forsake those who love you and have received you into their hearts.  May they know that You do not want anyone to perish but to come to repentance in You alone.  May many be drawn to the Cross of Christ where there is mercy and grace.  May your comfort settle upon every member of the Carson City Sheriff’s Department.  Hold them close to your heart.  May Your grace preserve the hearts and spirits of the deputies who were present when their co-worker was shot and prevent them from enduring sleepless nights or any long term emotional trauma.  May You raise up chaplains and other Christian officers to bring comfort to all; this we ask in the precious name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

News Link:
http://www.ktvn.com/story/29793999/on-duty-carson-deputy-sheriff-killed