A 21-year-old detention officer with the Clay County, Missouri Sheriff's Office has died following a motorcycle crash, according to the agency. Levi Lathrop died in the crash on Wednesday, the sheriff's office said, though officials have shared little else about how it happened.
The sheriff's office said it is mourning the loss of Lathrop, who worked as a detention officer within the department, as reported by KCTV. In a post on X, the agency asked the community to keep Lathrop's family, friends and coworkers in their thoughts and prayers.
Few Details Released So Far
Beyond confirming Lathrop's age, his role within the department and the date of the crash, the sheriff's office has released little additional information, per the same KCTV report. The exact location and circumstances surrounding the crash have not been made public.
The Clay County Missouri Sheriff's Office, led by Sheriff Will Akin, oversees law enforcement and detention operations for the county. The agency's social media presence, including its account on X, has become the primary outlet through which it has addressed Lathrop's death publicly.
Community Asked to Keep Family in Their Thoughts
As the department continues processing the loss of one of its own, it has focused its public statements on supporting those closest to Lathrop rather than detailing the crash itself. The sheriff's office's request for prayers for Lathrop's family, friends and coworkers underscores the toll his death has taken within the department.
No further details about the crash, including its cause or whether other vehicles were involved, have been confirmed at this time.
