Officer Lyle Herman
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
California
End of Watch: Wednesday, June 22, 1988

Biographical Info
Age: 37
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Assault
Date of Incident: Monday, June 20, 1988
Weapon Used: Person
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 2 years

Officer Lyle Herman succumbed to injuries sustained two days earlier when he intervened in an assault while off duty. Officer Herman suffered severe injuries and was taken to Sutter General Hospital in Sacramento where he died two days later.

The suspect was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to 2 years.

Officer Herman had served with the agency for 2 years and was assigned to Folsom State Prison. He was survived by his wife, two sons, and daughter.