Shasta County Sheriff's Department, California
End of Watch Thursday, January 23, 1919
Add to My HeroesAlbert F. Ross
Sheriff Ross was killed when a mentally disturbed suspect hit him in the head with a piece of firewood. The suspect was in a cell and when he started tearing up the light and water fixtures Sheriff Ross entered the cell to restrain the suspect. The suspect picked up a piece of firewood and struck Sheriff Ross over the head. The suspect was judged criminally insane by a grand jury and was later deported to his native France.
Sheriff Ross was killed on his 58th birthday and was survived by his wife and two sons.
Bio
- Age 58
- Tour 7 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Weapon Blunt object; Firewood
- Offender Deported
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsRest in peace Sheriff Ross.
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