Deputy Didier M. Hurdle
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
California
End of Watch: Friday, November 25, 1977

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

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, November 25, 1977
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Deputy Hurdle was shot and killed after stopping a suspected gang member. When Deputy Hurdle and a cadet trainee stopped the suspect’s car, the suspect exited and opened fire. The Cadet was wounded in the leg, but was able to return fire. Deputy Hurdle was shot and killed. During the gun battle, the deputies were able to wound one of the suspects. Responding deputies were able to follow the suspects' blood trail. The suspects were apprehended and charged with murder of a police officer and possession of PCP.