Deputy Sheriff Barry J. Hoffman

Deputy Sheriff Barry J. Hoffman | Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California Deputy Sheriff Barry J. Hoffman | Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, CaliforniaDeputy Sheriff Barry J. Hoffman | Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California
Deputy Sheriff Barry J. Hoffman | Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California
Deputy Sheriff Barry J. Hoffman | Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California
Deputy Sheriff Barry J. Hoffman | Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California
Deputy Sheriff Barry J. Hoffman

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California

End of Watch Monday, August 30, 1971

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Barry J. Hoffman

Deputy Sheriff Barry Hoffman was shot and killed during a struggle with a suspect at 15815 Hawthorne Boulevard.

He and his partner were questioning two suspects near a bar in Lawndale when they attempted to flee. A struggle ensued between Deputy Hoffman and one of the suspects, who pulled out a handgun and shot him in the head.

Deputy Hoffman's partner shot and killed the suspect. Deputy Hoffman was transported to a local hospital where he died five days later.

Deputy Hoffman had been with the agency for just over two years.

Bio

  • Age 24
  • Tour 2 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Incident Date Wednesday, August 25, 1971
  • Weapon Handgun
  • Offender Shot and killed
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Deputy Sheriff Hoffman,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Los Angeles County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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August 30, 2021

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