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Officer Stephen W. Sodel | California Highway Patrol, California California Highway Patrol, California

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Stephen W. Sodel

California Highway Patrol, California

End of Watch: Tuesday, September 17, 1946

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 48

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 9/17/1946

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Convicted

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Officer Sodel was shot and killed after being abducted by a motorist he had stopped for suspicion of car theft. After his cruiser was found abandoned a massive search was undertaken and his body was found several days later. The suspect was later apprehended and convicted.

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Rest in Peace, Officer Sodel. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

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October 22, 2009

 

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