Bio & Incident Details
Age: 27
Tour: 2 years, 6 months
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 8/2/2008
Weapon: Handgun
Suspect: Not available
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Deputy Juan Escalante was shot and killed when he was confronted by two armed gang members in front of his home as he prepared to leave for work. Deputy Escalante drew his weapon and identified himself as a deputy before being fatally shot.
Deputy Escalante was assigned to the Men's Central Jail and it is believed he may have been targeted by a gang as part of his duties. Three suspects have been arrested and are in custody; a fourth suspect is profiled on America's Most Wanted.
Deputy Escalante had served with the agency for 2.5 years. He is survived by his wife and three children.
