Deputy Sheriff David Alois Horr
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
California
End of Watch: Sunday, February 9, 1958

Biographical Info
Age: 34
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: 95

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, December 7, 1957
Weapon Used: Shotgun; 16 gauge
Suspect Info: Released after 7 years

Deputy Horr succumbed to a gunshot wound received two months earlier after responding to a disturbance call. After receiving no response at the front door he went to the back door. When he knocked again he was shot from inside the home by a man with a 16-gauge shotgun. He was transported to the hospital with wounds to his stomach and hand.

The suspect was apprehended a short time later. He was convicted of second degree murder and served 7 years in prison.

Deputy Horr had served with the agency for 3 years and was assigned to the Montrose Station. He was survived by his wife and three sons.