Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California
End of Watch Monday, August 30, 1971
Add to My HeroesBarry 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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