Deputy Sheriff Charles Robert Anderson
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
California
End of Watch: Saturday, January 24, 1987

Biographical Info
Age: 35
Tour of Duty: 11 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, January 24, 1987
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Deputy Charles Anderson was shot and killed when he confronted a burglar in his home.

He had just returned home from a family outing when he discovered a man inside his house. The burglar opened fire on the deputy when he confronted the him and identified himself as a deputy.

Deputy Anderson had been employed with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for 11 years, and is survived by his wife and 5-year-old son.