Ark. officer dies following medical emergency

Officer Michael Cain Maxheimer, 39, had served in law enforcement for 16 years; he is survived by his girlfriend and three daughters

January 30, 2024 04:42 PM

Maxheimer drew his gun in preparation to confront the dogs, but the dogs ran into the woods. He returned to the police station, where he complained of nausea and chest pain. He was admitted to a hospital where he passed away the following day, according to the page.

By Joanna Putman
Police1

SHANNON HILLS, Ark. — A Shannon Hills Police Department officer has died following a medical emergency, according to the Officer Down Memorial Page.

Officer Michael Cain Maxheimer helped a disabled motorist push a car out of the roadway on December 18, 2023. He then responded to a vicious animal complaint, where two stray dogs approached him as if they were going to attack, according to ODMP.

Maxheimer drew his gun in preparation to confront the dogs, but the dogs ran into the woods. He returned to the police station, where he complained of nausea and chest pain. He was admitted to a hospital where he passed away the following day, according to ODMP.

Maxheimer was 39 years old and had served in the Shannon Hills Police Department for three years. He had served in law enforcement for 16 years in many different departments. He is survived by three daughters and his girlfriend, according to his obituary.