Deputy Sheriff Stephen Wayne Blair, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California

Deputy Sheriff Stephen Wayne Blair

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California

End of Watch Friday, May 12, 1995

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Stephen Wayne Blair

Deputy Sheriff Stephen Blair was shot and killed while contacting two known gang members in the 5200 block of Walnut Avenue.

He was shot as he stepped out of his patrol car. The shooter was arrested and charged with murdering a peace officer. The man was convicted and sentenced to death.

Deputy Blair had served with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for over nine years. He is survived by his wife and three sons. In 2018, one of his sons became a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Deputy Sheriff.

Bio

Age 31
Tour 9 years, 9 months
Badge 257

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to death

gang member

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Steve, Wow, it has been 30 years and it still brings tears to my eyes. Life would have been so different with you here. I still have all the memories of us growing up together. Nothing will erase those memories. Steve, I miss you and will never forget you. Tonight brings chilling memories of that horrible night. You are in a much better place now. This world is crazy. Until we meet again my friend, Love Brenda

Brenda Kapila
Childhood friend

May 13, 2025