Deputy Sheriff Allen Thomas Sharra
Kings County Sheriff's Department
California
End of Watch: Monday, December 27, 1999

Biographical Info
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: 9 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Automobile accident
Date of Incident: Monday, December 27, 1999
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Deputy Sharra was killed when his cruiser ran off a roadway and into a ditch. An Explorer who was on a ride along at the time was able to radio for help, but Deputy Sharra was pronounced dead at the scene. Deputy Sharra was responding to assist another officer who had located a stolen car in a cotton field. The farm road that Deputy Sharra was driving down made a sudden ninety-degree turn without any warning signs. The cruiser left the roadway and struck an embankment. The Explorer was injured in the accident and transported to a local hospital in stable condition.

Deputy Sharra had been in law enforcement for nine years. He is survived by his wife and stepson.