Officer Stephen W. Sodel
California Highway Patrol
California
End of Watch: Tuesday, September 17, 1946
Cause: Gunfire

Biographical Info
Age: 48
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

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.