Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California
End of Watch Sunday, February 9, 1958
Add to My HeroesDavid Alois Horr
Deputy Horr succumbed to a gunshot wound received two months earlier after responding to a disturbance call. After receiving no response at the front door he went to the back door. When he knocked again he was shot from inside the home by a man with a 16-gauge shotgun. He was transported to the hospital with wounds to his stomach and hand.
The suspect was apprehended a short time later. He was convicted of second degree murder and served 7 years in prison.
Deputy Horr had served with the agency for 3 years and was assigned to the Montrose Station. He was survived by his wife and three sons.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour 3 years
- Badge 95
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Saturday, December 7, 1957
- Weapon Shotgun; 16 gauge
- Offender Released after 7 years
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