Sergeant Rod Barron Lucas, Fresno County Sheriff's Office, California

Sergeant Rod Barron Lucas

Fresno County Sheriff's Office, California

End of Watch Monday, October 31, 2016

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Rod Barron Lucas

Sergeant Rod Lucas was accidentally shot and killed as he and other detectives discussed the safety of backup weapons at their office near Clinton Avenue and Winery Avenue.

During the discussion one of the other detectives' weapons was accidentally discharged and the round struck Sergeant Lucas in the chest. He was transported to Community Regional Medical Center where he succumbed to the wound a short time later.

Sergeant Lucas had served with the Fresno County Sheriff's Office for 20 years and was assigned to the Special Investigations Unit. He is survived by his wife and four children.

Bio

Age 46
Tour 20 years
Badge 119

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)

accidental discharge

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Today marks 8 years since your untimely death. My heart breaks for your family. Your memory will live on forever and you will never be forgotten.
Rest in peace Sergeant Lucas.

Elizabeth
Widow of Deputy Michael Haugen.
Riverside County Sheriffs Department

October 31, 2024