Deputy Sheriff Eugene N. Luther, Sacramento County Sheriff's Office, California

Deputy Sheriff Eugene N. Luther

Sacramento County Sheriff's Office, California

End of Watch Friday, April 25, 1980

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Eugene N. Luther

Deputy Sheriff Eugene Luther was shot and killed while off-duty when a suspect attempted to rob him.

He had just left a restaurant and was approaching his car when the suspect demanded money. As Deputy Luther reached for his off-duty weapon and identified himself he was shot and killed. He was able to return fire and possibly wounded the suspect, who was never identified.

Deputy Luther had served with the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department for 22 years.

Bio

Age 50
Tour 22 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Case never solved

off duty, robbery

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Deputy Sheriff Luther,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Sacramento County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

April 25, 2020