Deputy Sheriff Roger L. Bauman
Sacramento County Sheriff's Department
California
End of Watch: Tuesday, December 12, 1961

Biographical Info
Age: 25
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Tuesday, December 12, 1961
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Deputy Roger Bauman was shot and killed when he and his partner stopped a vehicle wanted in connection with an armed robbery.

As Deputy Bauman pointed his weapon at the car, the suspect opened fire, mortally wounding Deputy Bauman. The suspect was shot and killed in the return gunfire.

Deputy Bauman had been employed with the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department for one year.