Deputy Sheriff Robert E. Magee
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
California
End of Watch: Tuesday, November 20, 1923

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

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Tuesday, November 20, 1923
Weapon Used: Handgun; .45 caliber
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life

Deputy Magee was shot and killed while assisting two Los Angeles Police officers respond to a burglary in progress. He was shot with a Colt .45 semi-automatic handgun while ascending a stair case at the location. Two suspects, a husband and wife, were apprehended in connection with his murder. The husband was sentenced to life in prison and the wife was sentenced to ten years.
Deputy Magee was assigned to the Wilshire Area.