Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office, California
End of Watch: Thursday, September 13, 1990
Age: 37
Tour of Duty: 12 years
Badge Number: 409
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: September 12, 1990
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Deputy Paul Bush was shot and killed while making a traffic stop near the intersection of Scott Street and Chiechi Avenue, in San Jose, at 11:20 pm.
He was shot five times by the suspect as he was checking his driver's license. Deputy Bush was able to return fire and kill the suspect.
Deputy Bush had served with the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office for 12 years. He is survived by his wife and son.