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| Officer Larry L. Wetterling
California Highway Patrol
California
End of Watch: Friday, March 9, 1973 Biographical Info
Age: 30
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: 5966 Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, March 9, 1973
Weapon Used: Handgun; .38 caliber
Suspect Info: Apprehended Officer Wetterling was shot and killed during a traffic stop of a suspected drunk driver in San Bernardino County. After shooting Officer Wetterling with a .38 caliber revolver, the man stole the officer's service weapon and shot him several more times. The suspect then stole Officer Wetterling's patrol car and fled the scene. During the search for the man the suspect also shot and killed Deputy Al Stewart of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department and wounded a civilian ride along.
A passerby, who had a concealed handgun permit, witnessed the shootout between the suspect and Deputy Stewart shot and wounded the suspect. The man was then taken into custody and sentenced to 30 years in prison.
Officer Wetterling had been with the agency for 6 years. Related Line of Duty Deaths | |
