Deputy Sheriff John Nicolas "Nick" Wren

Deputy Sheriff John Nicolas
Tulare County Sheriff's Office, California
Deputy Sheriff John Nicolas "Nick" Wren

Tulare County Sheriff's Office, California

End of Watch Friday, July 5, 1889

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John Nicolas "Nick" Wren

Deputy John Wren was shot and killed as he attempted to serve an arrest warrant on a suspect. Two days later he was shot and killed at a nearby ranch by a posse member.

Deputy Wren had served with the agency for only six months. He was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

  • Age 40
  • Tour 6 months
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Handgun
  • Offender Shot and killed
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Deputy Sheriff Wren,
On today, the 130th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Tulare County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol
El Paso Station

July 5, 2019

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