Orange County Sheriff's Department, California
End of Watch Saturday, December 25, 1993
Add to My HeroesDarryn Leroy Robins
Deputy Darryn Robins was accidentally shot and killed on Christmas Day by another deputy as they re-enacted an earlier traffic stop during a training exercise in a parking lot in Lake Forest.
He served with the Orange County Sheriff's Department for seven years. He is survived by his wife, 18-month-old daughter, his mother, and three sisters.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 7 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Most Recent Reflection
View all 52 ReflectionsHey buddy, Merry Christmas !!! Man, how time and these past 31 years have flown by. Almost all of our station 18 brothers we worked with are either retired and/or some have joined you in heaven !! I'm sure you all are taking care of business up there and are enjoying eternal life with our dear Lord and Saviour. I miss you Darryn and it still hurts. We sure had some good times and those I'll never forget. I cherished and miss our friendship. We will NEVER forget !!! Love 'ya bro...
HEROES NEVER DIE...
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