Officer Alvin Foss
California Highway Patrol
California
End of Watch: Wednesday, April 26, 1950
Cause: Gunfire (Accidental)

Biographical Info
Age: 23
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: Not available

Officer Foss was accidentally shot and killed when his weapon fell from its holster and discharged. When the revolver struck the concrete floor the firing pin was pressed firmly enough that it caused the round to discharge.

Officer Foss had been with the agency for one year.