Deputy Sheriff David E. Andrews
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
California
End of Watch: Wednesday, December 12, 1973

Biographical Info
Age: 23
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Wednesday, December 12, 1973
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Released from prison

Deputy Andrews was shot and killed during a robbery attempt at a service station while he was off duty. A suspect tried to rob him in the gas station's restroom and shot him when he identified him as a law enforcement officer. The suspect stole Deputy Andrews' service weapon and department identification before fleeing. The suspect was arrested, convicted of Deputy Andrews' murder, and has since been released from prison.

Deputy Andrews had been with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for four years. He was survived by his fiancée, parents sister and brother.