California Highway Patrol, California
End of Watch Saturday, July 17, 1982
Add to My HeroesDale E. Newby
Officer Newby was shot and killed by a motorist he had pulled over for speeding and erratic driving on I-5 north of Stockton, California. Officer Newby scuffled with the motorist, an ex-mental patient, who opened fire with a .357 handgun. Officer Newby was struck in the hand, then twice in the back as he retreated to his vehicle for cover. The suspect then fled and took a hostage, whom he shot and killed before taking his own life.
Officer Newby had been with the agency for 15 years.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 15 years
- Badge 5519
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .357 caliber
- Offender Committed suicide
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