Fairfield Police Department, California
End of Watch Sunday, July 29, 1984
Add to My HeroesArthur W. Koch
Sergeant Koch was shot and killed after being ambushed. He had responded to a shots fired call in a residential neighborhood and had parked his car nearby. As he walked towards the scene the suspect shot him with a high-powered rifle. He succumbed to his injuries approximately nine hours later.
The suspect, 37, who barricaded himself in his home surrendered seven hours later. He was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life without parole.
Sergeant Koch is survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Saturday, July 28, 1984
- Weapon Rifle
- Offender Sentenced to Life
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