Lane County Sheriff's Department
Oregon
End of Watch: Saturday, March 23, 1957
Cause: Gunfire
Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available Deputy Sheriff David Hefner was shot and killed while investigating a domestic violence call.
When Officer Charles Sanders, of the Oregon State Police, arrived he and other officers engaged the suspect in a two-hour gun battle. When Officer Sanders and other officers attempted to enter the suspect’s house, Officer Sanders was shot and killed with a rifle. The suspect then shot and killed himself. Deputy Hefner died one month later from his wound.
Deputy Hefner was a WWII veteran. He was survived by his wife and five children. | 
