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Deputy Sheriff William H. Hendricks | Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office, California
Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office, California

Deputy Sheriff

William H. Hendricks

Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office, California

End of Watch: Thursday, February 15, 1866

Biographical Info

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

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: February 15, 1866
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Arrested

Deputy Sheriff Hendricks was shot and killed as two suspects escaped from the county jail. As Deputy Hendricks served the suspects their food he was attacked. One suspect was choking Deputy Hendricks while the other took his gun. One suspect fired Deputy Hendricks gun, but missed. Deputy Hendricks drew a derringer he had hidden in his boot and fired at one suspect striking him. Both suspects then fled onto the street with Deputy Hendricks in close pursuit. On the street a gun battle erupted and Deputy Hendricks shot and killed. Both suspect were later arrested.