Deputy John Hedge
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
California
End of Watch: Tuesday, September 12, 1933

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

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Accidental)
Date of Incident: Tuesday, September 12, 1933
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Deputy John Hedge was shot and killed because of mistaken identity. Deputy Hedge was off duty and enjoying a night out with friends. He drove into an alley behind a grocery store. As he stepped out of his car, he was shot by a grocery store clerk he thought Deputy Hedge was a burglar.

Deputy Hedge was able to draw his service weapon and shoot the store clerk. Both Deputy Hedge and the store clerk died from their wounds.