Undersheriff Earl Sholes, Shasta County Sheriff's Department, California

Undersheriff Earl Sholes

Shasta County Sheriff's Department, California

End of Watch Thursday, May 25, 1950

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Earl Sholes

Undersheriff Sholes and Deputy Sheriff Dan Haryford where shot and killed after they were attacked by two youth offenders they were transporting to stand trial. While in route the suspects attacked the officers, took their guns and killed them. Both suspects were found guilty of murder and sentenced to death, but they were both eventually paroled.
Undersheriff Sholes was survived by his wife, daughter and four grandchildren.

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Age 54
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Paroled

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Undersheriff Sholes,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Shasta County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

May 25, 2025