Chico Police Department, California
End of Watch Tuesday, February 22, 1938
Add to My HeroesCarleton J. Bruce
Officer Carleton Bruce was shot and killed while responding to a call of a man brandishing a rifle in a local restaurant.
As he and his partner entered the restaurant, the suspect turned and opened fire with a 30-30 rifle. The suspect was apprehended after a shootout but later committed suicide in his cell.
Officer Bruce had been employed with the Chico Police Department for three years.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 3 years
- Badge 5
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle; .30-.30
- Offender Committed suicide
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