Riverside County Sheriff's Department, California
End of Watch Thursday, September 22, 1921
Add to My HeroesTheodore Crossley
Deputy Crossley and Deputy Henry Nelson were shot and killed when they went to investigate a charge of hay theft in Bellville, California. When the officers arrived on the scene, one of the suspects opened fire, killing both deputies.
The suspect was sentenced to death for the murders and was hanged at San Quentin State Prison on February 24, 1922.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
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