Santa Ana Police Department, California
End of Watch: Saturday, November 12, 1977
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: 10 years
Badge Number: 550
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: November 12, 1977
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Both shot and killed
Officer Daniel Hale was shot and killed while searching the interior of a house after responding to a burglary in progress at 517 South Western Avenue in Santa Ana. Both of the suspects were shot and killed by other officers.
Officer Hale had served with the Santa Ana Police Department for three years and previously served with the Berkley Police Department. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, and a son.