San Diego County Sheriff's Department, California
End of Watch Saturday, May 17, 1919
Add to My HeroesThomas A. Fay
Special Deputy Thomas Fay was shot and killed after arresting a suspect for disturbing the peace in La Mesa.
Deputy Fay was off duty when he heard neighbors arguing. He identified himself as a deputy and placed the man under arrest. He then allowed the man to retrieve a hat from inside the home, but the man instead came out with a gun and fatally shot Deputy Fay.
The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life on November 7, 1919.
Deputy Fay was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Sentenced to life
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