Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California
End of Watch Tuesday, February 6, 2018
Add to My HeroesSteven Edward Belanger
Deputy Sheriff Steve Belanger succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained on December 10th, 1994, when he was ambushed while conducting a traffic stop in the 18400 block of La Guardia Street in Rowland Heights.
He had recognized the driver of the vehicle as being wanted for a previous assault. As he searched the two occupants of the car, one of the man's friends rode up behind Deputy Belanger on a skateboard and shot him in the back of the head. The man fled the scene and committed suicide about one hour later.
Doctors were unable to remove the bullet from Deputy Belanger's brain. He remained under constant medical care and confined to a wheelchair until passing away on February 6th, 2018.
Deputy Belanger had served with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for seven years. He is survived by his wife and daughter.
Bio
- Age 52
- Tour 7 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Saturday, December 10, 1994
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Committed suicide
Most Recent Reflection
View all 207 ReflectionsBrother Belanger,
You have fought long and hard since your incident on, 10 December 1994.
A special presentation in your name will take place at the conclusion of the 'Police Week' services on 15 May 2019 during the annual ritual between the Chicago and Los Angeles police agencies.
Rest in Peace our brother, your work here is done.
Sgt. Al
Chicago Police (ret)
May 11, 2019
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