PEORIA, Ill. — The Peoria County Sheriff’s Office is mourning
one of its own.
In a release Sunday night, Peoria County Sheriff Brian Asbell announced the unexpected death of 25-year-old Corrections Officer Camron Passie, who died earlier in the day from complications related to COVID-19.
Asbell said Passie had worked for the Sheriff’s Office since 2018. He last worked on Thursday, Dec. 2 when he was sent home after testing positive for the virus.
The jail was placed on outbreak status last week, Asbell said, due to multiple detainees and jail employees testing positive for COVID.
Asbell’s full statement is attached.
I am devastated to report the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the unexpected death of one of our own. Corrections Office Camron “Cam” Passie, 25, passed away (died) earlier today (SUNDAY) from complications related to COVID-19. Officer Passie had been an employee of the Sheriff’s Office since Dec. 31, 2018. He last worked on Thursday, Dec. 2 when he was sent home after testing positive for the virus.
The jail was placed on outbreak status last week due to multiple detainees and employees testing positive for the virus.
I am deeply saddened for Cam’s family, friends and anyone who had the opportunity to meet him. I have personally known Camron since he was a young teenager, as he grew up in Brimfield and showed interest in law enforcement.
Over the years, I have mentored Camron and can only say I have a hole in my heart right now. The Peoria County Sheriff’s Office and our community has lost a special young man but I am certain Heaven has gained our team member. Please keep Camron and his family in all your prayers.
Brian Asbell
Peoria County Sheriff
(Peoria County Sheriff’s Office)
