Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office, California
End of Watch Saturday, September 5, 1925
Howard V. Trafton
Sheriff Trafton and Undersheriff Richard Rountree were shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man who was interfering with highway construction crews. Sheriff Trafton was able to return fire during the shootout and killed the suspect.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
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Undersheriff Richard H. Rountree
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EOW: September 5, 1925
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsSheriff Trafton,
On today, the 92nd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you to you and your Undersheriff for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Santa Cruz County.
R.I.P.
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