Special Deputy Thomas A. Fay
San Diego County Sheriff's Department
California
End of Watch: Saturday, May 17, 1919

Biographical Info
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, May 17, 1919
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Convicted of murder

Deputy Fay was shot and killed after arresting a suspect for disturbing the peace. Deputy Fay was off duty when he heard neighbors arguing. He identified himself as a deputy and placed the man under arrest. He then allowed the man to retrieve a hat from inside the home, but he instead came out with a gun and shot and killed Deputy Fay.

Deputy Fay was survived by his wife and two children.