Riverside County Sheriff's Department, California
End of Watch Friday, October 8, 1999
Add to My HeroesEric Andrew Thach
Deputy Eric Thach was shot and killed after being ambushed at a home-invasion robbery at the 9100 Block of Kennedy Street in Pedley at 130 pm.
He had responded to the call when neighbors noticed a strange man at the house. While at the scene, Deputy Thach was shot with an assault rifle, and the shot penetrated his protective vest. At the time he was shot, Deputy Thach had not even seen the suspect.
He was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead about two hours later.
The suspect then left the scene and started several brush fires in the area in an attempt to escape. Other responding deputies shot and killed the suspect near the fires.
Deputy Thach had served with the Riverside County Sheriff's Department for three years. He is survived by his wife and daughter.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle; Semi-automatic
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 104 ReflectionsRIP Deputy Sheriff Eric Andrew Thach,
Thank you for your service and all the good you have done. You are still so very much loved and remembered. Although I did not know you personally, reading through everyone’s loving and grateful messages makes it feel like I do especially, through your loving sister—Suzanna’s—messages and greetings.
May you rest in peace with our Lord, Father God, Almighty forever and ever, Amen.
Anonymous
Randomly led to memorial site
May 2, 2023
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