Santa Ana Police Department, California
End of Watch Saturday, November 12, 1977
Add to My HeroesDaniel Allan Hale
Officer Daniel Hale was shot and killed while searching the interior of a house after responding to a burglary in progress at 517 South Western Avenue in Santa Ana.
Both of the suspects were shot and killed by other officers.
Officer Hale had served with the Santa Ana Police Department for three years and previously served with the Berkley Police Department. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, and a son.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour 10 years
- Badge 550
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Both shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 41 ReflectionsSgt Dan Hale was my training officer. I actually was riding with him on that dark day after my shift ended. I called home to check on my girls & they weren’t home. So he dropped me back at the station. It was a few hours later that Officer Elbert Hill knocked on my door to give me the tragic news!!! It’s been 47 years ago but his memory lives on. He was a man of integrity that lived his wife & family!
Margaret McGill
SAPD
July 31, 2024
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