Deputy Sheriff Didier M. Hurdle, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California

Deputy Sheriff Didier M. Hurdle

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California

End of Watch Friday, November 25, 1977

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Didier M. Hurdle

Deputy Sheriff Didier Hurdle was shot and killed after stopping two suspected gang members at the intersection of Knopf Street and Oleander Avenue at 8:45 p.m.

When Deputy Hurdle and a cadet trainee stopped the suspect's car, the suspect exited and opened fire. The cadet was wounded in the leg but was able to return fire and wounded the suspect. Deputy Hurdle was shot and killed.

Responding deputies were able to follow the suspects' blood trail. He was apprehended and charged with the murder of a police officer and possession of PCP. The other suspect was arrested and charged with aiding and abetting a known felon. On May 26, 1979, Deputy Hurdle's killer, 25, was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 11 years.

Deputy Hurdle had served with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for 8-1/2 years. He is survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 36
Tour 8 years, 6 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to 11 years

convicted felon, gang member, traffic stop

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I’m the oldest son of D. as he was know to others, to me he dad and was my hero! Theres not a day that goes by that I don’t miss him and my mother. Both were murdered years apart by careless self absorbed criminals. He was everything a child could hope for in a father. I thank the lord for sharing him w/me every day. Just for the record Didier only had 2 children, not 3 as stated above. I’m his oldest (Brad)and my half brother (Matt) is 8 yrs. younger the me, there is no 3rd child he had only 2. I often wonder what life would been like if you hadn’t passed so early. I wish you were here so I could take care of you as you aged. And grow up to be the man you hoped I’d become. I WILL SEE YOU AGAIN IN HEAVEN! I love you dad!!!!

Bradly Hurdle
Oldest son

June 20, 2025