York County Detective Dies After Father-Daughter Dance At Wedding

SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA — A York County Sheriff’s detective died after dancing with his daughter during her wedding ceremony in Costa Rica.

Officials say Detective Tim Buchanan died from a heart attack on September 3rd shortly after the father-daughter dance at a wedding.

The family has set up a GoFundMe page to help with the costs associated with funeral expenses.

Buchanan served in the Army National Guard for 12 years and worked for the Sheriff’s Office for nearly 19 years.

The York County Sheriff’s Office released the following statement:

Sheriff Bruce Bryant is extremely sad to notify you that Detective Tim Buchanan, a long time member of the YCSO Family, unexpectedly passed away over the weekend.  During this difficult time, thank you for all of your prayers for Det. Buchanan’s family, and everyone who worked with him here at the York County Sheriff’s Office.