Deputy Sheriff Roger L. Bauman
Sacramento County Sheriff's Office, California
End of Watch Tuesday, December 12, 1961
Add to My HeroesRoger L. Bauman
Deputy Sheriff 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 served with the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department for one year.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour 1 year
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 14 ReflectionsA building at a. sacramento correctional facility has been named for him. (Googled) he was remembered by the Sacramento bee on the anniv of his death. 60 yrs later.
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