San Diego Police Department, California
End of Watch Saturday, November 4, 1978
Add to My HeroesArchie Calvin Buggs
Patrolman Archie Buggs was shot and killed after he made a traffic stop on two gang members for speeding in the 7100 block of Skyline Drive.
As he walked to the rear of the car one of the suspects exited the vehicle and shot him six times. Patrolman Buggs' partner located him laying in the street with his ticket book nearby. Both suspects were apprehended three hours later by San Diego Police.
Two suspects, ages 17 and 18, were convicted of Patrolman Buggs' murder and sentenced to life.
Governor Gavin Newsom reversed the shooter's parole on January 26, 2019. He was later granted parole in June 2020.
Patrolman Buggs, a Vietnam veteran, had served with the agency for four years. He was survived by his fiancee, whom he was set to marry in one month. He was also survived by his mother and by his siblings.
In November 2017, the Skyline substation was renamed Archie Buggs Memorial Building.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .38 caliber
- Offender Sentenced to life; paroled in 2020
Most Recent Reflection
View all 63 ReflectionsArchie Buggs was the only son born to his mother Lizzie Buggs. Anthony and Aaron are not his brothers they are his cousins'. There was no care and concern from them when it came to fighting to have something name in his honor I know this for a true fact. His sister carries on the family name.
By a member of
Buggs Family Blood Line
Rest in Peace Cousin Archie C. Buggs
Love You.
Renee
Cousin
September 22, 2021
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