Sacramento County Sheriff's Department, California
End of Watch Tuesday, December 12, 1961
Roger L. Bauman
Deputy Sheriff Roger Bauman was shot and killed when he and his partner stopped a vehicle wanted in connection with an armed robbery.
As Deputy Bauman pointed his weapon at the car, the suspect opened fire, mortally wounding Deputy Bauman. The suspect was shot and killed in the return gunfire.
Deputy Bauman had served with the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department for one year.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour 1 year
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
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