Deputy Sheriff Eugene N. Luther
Sacramento County Sheriff's Department
California
End of Watch: Friday, April 25, 1980
Cause: Gunfire

Biographical Info
Age: 50
Tour of Duty: 22 years
Badge Number: Not available

Deputy Luther was shot and killed while off duty when a suspect attempted to rob him. He had just left a restaurant and was approaching his car when the suspect demanded money. As Deputy Luther reached for his off-duty weapon and identified himself he was shot and killed. He was able to return fire and possibly wounded the suspect, who was never identified.

Deputy Luther had been with the agency for 22 years.