City of Portage issued the following announcement on Aug 16.
"On behalf of the Portage City Council and City of Portage employees, I offer condolences and sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of slain Kalamazoo County Sheriff Deputy, Ryan J. Proxmire. We are all shocked and deeply saddened at the events that took the life of Deputy Proxmire in the line of duty. At this difficult time, we reflect on the sacrifices that law enforcement officers everywhere make every day as they put their lives on the line to protect our safety. Deputy Proxmire gave his life to serve and protect the people of Kalamazoo County and he will forever be remembered for this ultimate sacrifice.”
Adam D. Herringa
Acting City Manager
Original source can be found here.
Source: City of Portage
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