Bio & Incident Details
Age: 45
Tour: Not available
Badge # 317
Military veteran
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 11/14/1987
Weapon: Handgun
Suspect: Sentenced to life
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Deputy William Heffernan and Deputy John Saxerud were shot and killed by a man they had arrested for drunk driving. As they took the man into the processing area of the jail the man pulled out a concealed handgun and shot them both, killing them almost instantly.
The suspect was convicted of two counts of aggravated first degree murder and sentenced to two life terms.
Deputy Heffernan had previously served with the United States Navy. He was survived by his two children.
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