Sacramento Police Department, California
End of Watch Saturday, August 3, 1974
Add to My HeroesDoyle Allen Popovich
Detective Doyle Popovich was shot and killed and a Yolo County Deputy Sheriff was shot and wounded while attempting to apprehend an auto theft suspect in the city's pocket area. During a struggle the suspect managed to grab Detective Popovich's gun and shot both. An hour later an off-duty Sacramento Police Sergeant, returning to his home on Riverside Boulevard from a shopping trip, apprehended the suspect, 27, in his garage.
On April 9, 1975, the suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life. A year later he was tried again, convicted of second degree murder, and sentenced to life.
Detective Popvich was a U.S Navy veteran and had served with the Sacramento Police Department for six years.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour 6 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Sentenced to life
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