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Deputy Sheriff Randal Eugene Jennings | Butte County Sheriff's Department, California Butte County Sheriff's Department, California

Deputy Sheriff

Randal Eugene Jennings

Butte County Sheriff's Department, California

End of Watch: Wednesday, May 21, 1997

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 38

Tour: 9 years

Badge # 30

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 5/21/1997

Weapon: Handgun

Suspect: Shot and killed by Deputy Jennings

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Deputy Jennings was shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance call.

Deputy Jennings had responded to a call in which it was reported that a man was beating his wife. Upon arrival a gun battle ensued in a dark field and Deputy Jennings was struck five times, twice in the neck, once in the wrist. Two shots were stopped by his bullet resistant vest.

Deputy Jennings was able to return fire and kill the suspect with one shot.

Deputy Jennings is survived by his wife, also a police officer, and his stepson.

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A terrible loss for a lot of people, especially Randy's family and close friends. He was an unforgettable guy, a great cop, a sincere and authentic person. I still miss him fifteen years later, still can't tell that story without a tear. But he left us so young with a shining example of a cop who really could "be all he could be". A tough cop but also a good friend, husband, partner. I'll never forget him.

Deputy Jim Norman
Butte County Sheriff
May 25, 2012

 

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