Deputy Sheriff Juan A. Escalante
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
California
End of Watch: Saturday, August 2, 2008

Biographical Info
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: 2 years, 6 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, August 2, 2008
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Not available

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. Two suspects were arrested in connection with his murder.

Deputy Escalante had served with the agency for 2.5 years. He is survived by his wife and three children.