Special Deputy Thomas A. Fay

Thomas 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.

Deputy Fay was survived by his wife and two children.