Bio & Incident Details
Age: 39
Tour: Not available
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 3/9/1973
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect: Sentenced to life
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Lieutenant Alfred Stewart was shot and killed while searching for the suspect who had shot and killed California Highway Patrol Officer Larry Wetterling earlier in the day. As he arrived at a gas station where the suspect had just killed the attendant, he exchanged shots with the suspect and was killed. A passerby, who witnessed the shooting, shot and wounded the suspect.
The suspect was convicted of three counts of first degree murder and sentenced to death. His conviction was later overturned and changed to life.
Lieutenent Stewart is survived by his wife and three children.
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Officer Larry L. Wetterling |
