Lassen County Sheriff's Office, California
End of Watch Thursday, March 2, 1995
Add to My HeroesLarry David Griffith
Deputy Sheriff Larry Griffith was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance call at a ranch on County Road 502, three miles east of Ravondale, at 8:45 am.
The subject opened fire on him as he exited his patrol car. The subject was convicted of his murder and sentenced to death.
Deputy Griffith had served with the Lassen County Sheriff's Office for 14 years. He is survived by his wife, two sons, daughter, parents, two brothers, three sisters, and two grandsons.
Bio
- Age 44
- Tour 14 years
- Badge 122
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle
- Offender Sentenced to death
Most Recent Reflection
View all 124 ReflectionsDeputy Griffith helped me follow up on a stolen vehicle investigation in the days before he was shot.
Larry was a nice and very professional person that I will always remember.
Robert R Nelson
Quincy CHP #7677 (Retired)
July 29, 2023
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