Deputy Sheriff Rudolph Goss Vejar
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
California
End of Watch: Saturday, November 12, 1932

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

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, November 12, 1932
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: One shot and killed; One executed

Deputy Rudolph Vejar was shot and killed while working undercover at a speakeasy. Two men entered the establishment at dawn and attempted to rob it. During the robbery Deputy Vejar drew his revolver and shot and killed one of the suspects. He then exchanged shots with the second suspect and both men were struck. Deputy Vejar was struck in the mouth and died a short time later.

The second suspect was convicted of Deputy Vejar's murder and hanged Febuary 8, 1935.

Deputy Vejar was assigned to the Sheriff's Headquarters at the time.