Border Patrol Agent Stephen C. Starch
United States Department of Justice - Border Patrol
U.S. Government
End of Watch: Saturday, June 14, 1997

Biographical Info
Age: 25
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Fall
Date of Incident: Saturday, June 14, 1997
Incident Location: California
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Agent Starch was killed after he fell into a ravine while tracking suspected illegal aliens. After losing radio contact with him, other agents began a search of the Tecate Peak area in San Diego County, California. The search received air support from the U.S. Customs Service and U.S. Coast Guard. Agent Starch was located at the bottom of the ravine with severe head trauma and he was not breathing. Agents immediately began CPR but were unable to revive. He was pronounced dead at the scene.