California Highway Patrol, California
End of Watch: Saturday, October 6, 1934
Age: 36
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: October 6, 1934
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Officer McDaniel was shot and killed as he and a tow truck driver were impounding a car that had been abandoned by an ex-convict. The man returned to the scene and fatally wounded both men. Officer McDaniel was able to return fire and wound the suspect who was later shot and killed by a sheriff's posse.