Butte County Sheriff's Office, California
End of Watch: Wednesday, May 21, 1997
Age: 38
Tour of Duty: 9 years
Badge Number: 30
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: May 21, 1997
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Shot and killed by Deputy Jennings
Deputy Jennings was shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance call.
Deputy Jennings had responded to a call in which it was reported that a man was beating his wife. Upon arrival, a gun battle ensued in a dark field, and Deputy Jennings was struck five times, twice in the neck and once in the wrist. Two shots were stopped by his bullet-resistant vest.
Deputy Jennings was able to return fire and kill the suspect with one shot.
Deputy Jennings had served with the Butte County Sheriff's Office for nine years. He is survived by his wife, also a police officer, and his stepson.