Detective Christopher W. Boone
Sacramento County Sheriff's Department
California
End of Watch: Thursday, October 25, 1979
Cause: Gunfire

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

Detective Boone was shot and killed while working a surveillance assignment at the home of a female who had received threatening phone calls. The suspect called the home while Detective Boone was present and then came to the house to carry out the threats. Detective Boone identified himself as a police officer and attempted to arrest the man. A struggle ensued and Detective Boone was shot and killed.

Detective Boone was posthumously awarded the Medal of Valor for his heroic actions in protecting the victim.