Chico Police Department, California
End of Watch: Tuesday, February 22, 1938
Age: 36
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: 5
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: February 22, 1938
Weapon Used: Rifle; .30-.30
Suspect Info: Committed suicide
Officer Carleton Bruce was shot and killed while responding to a call of a man brandishing a rifle in a local restaurant.
As he and his partner entered the restaurant, the suspect turned and opened fire with a 30-30 rifle. The suspect was apprehended after a shootout but later committed suicide in his cell.
Officer Bruce had been employed with the Chico Police Department for three years.