Patrolman Michael T. Anaya
San Diego Police Department
California
End of Watch: Wednesday, April 11, 1979

Biographical Info
Age: 25
Tour of Duty: 9 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Wednesday, March 21, 1979
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Committed suicide

Patrolman Anaya was shot and killed after a man high on PCP gained control of his weapon. Patrolman Anaya had responded to a call of a man attacking his family with a knife. During a struggle the suspect gained control of Patrolman Anaya's weapon and shot him. He then shot and killed himself. Patrolman Anaya was paralyzed from the neck down until he succumbed to his injuries three weeks later.

Patrolman Anaya had been with the agency for nine months and is survived by his wife.