Nearly fifteen years after being shot in the line of duty, Escambia County Deputy Jeremy Cassady has died from cancer that his family says was linked to complications from the 2010 shooting.
Cassady, 50, passed away peacefully at his home in Milton, Florida, on July 15, 2025, surrounded by his family. His sister, Dana Cassady, said her brother’s death was caused by oral and throat cancer. According to her, it was related to anti-rejection drugs he took after receiving a kidney and pancreas transplant a year after the shooting.
“He’s been through a lot these last 15 years,” Dana said. “He and his wife did dialysis every morning and he went on with his day as normal people would, but he was tired of fighting on this one. There was no winning it.”
Cassady’s death marks the closing chapter of a tragedy that began in October 2010, when deputies responded to a domestic violence call involving a hostage situation in Pensacola.
The 2010 Hostage Standoff
On October 29, 2010, Cassady and fellow deputies responded to a desperate 911 call from Jacqueline Rosenbloom, who said her ex-boyfriend, Philip Monier, had broken into her home, kicked down her bedroom door, and was holding her at gunpoint while demanding the return of a ring.
When deputies entered the house, Monier used Rosenbloom as a human shield and opened fire. Cassady and two other deputies were struck, along with Rosenbloom, who was shot five times in the crossfire.
Cassady’s wounds were catastrophic, bullets went through the Velcro area of his vest and caused severe internal damage, his sister said. He spent 20 days in intensive care and later lost both kidneys, forcing him into years of dialysis and ongoing medical struggles.
Monier eventually surrendered after a SWAT standoff. He was convicted of multiple counts of attempted murder, armed kidnapping, and aggravated assault, and was sentenced to life in prison.
A Legacy of Service
Cassady served with the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office for six years before being forced into medical retirement. His family said policing was in his blood. His father, Henry Cassady, was a decorated Pensacola Police officer who died about a year and a half ago.
Even after his injuries, Jeremy was known for his resilience and humor. “He loved being a police officer,” Dana said. “He would’ve gone back in a heartbeat if he could.”
Remembered With Honor
The Officer Down Memorial Page lists Cassady’s passing as a line-of-duty death, noting his long-term health complications stemmed directly from the 2010 shooting.
Escambia County Sheriff’s officials said he “never stopped serving in spirit” and called him a symbol of courage for younger deputies.
Cassady is survived by his wife, mother, three sisters, and two nieces.
As his family and fellow officers mourn his loss, one thing is certain, Deputy Jeremy Cassady’s bravery didn’t end the day he was shot. It carried on for fifteen more years.
