Deputy Sheriff Paul Robert Bush, Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office, California

Deputy Sheriff Paul Robert Bush

Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office, California

End of Watch Thursday, September 13, 1990

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Paul Robert Bush

Deputy Sheriff Paul Bush was shot and killed while making a traffic stop near the intersection of Scott Street and Chiechi Avenue in San Jose at 11:20 p.m.

He was shot five times by the subject as he was checking his driver's license. Unknown to Deputy Bush, the subject had a warrant for his arrest. Deputy Bush was able to return fire and kill the suspect.

Deputy Bush had served with the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office for 12 years. He is survived by his wife, infant son, parents, and three brothers, one whom also served in law enforcement.

Bio

Age 37
Tour 12 years
Badge 409

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Wednesday, September 12, 1990
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

traffic stop

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R.I.P. Deputy Bush you are always in my prayers your calmness and sense of humor when we played together on the 1972 Coast Conference football Champs. It was a real shock when I got the news of your passing,
You are one of the Good Humans. I did eight years as a reserve deputy sheriff for Santa Cruz Co. Every car stop we made you were always there with me Thank You. My wife asked me one time why do I do it I said some people go deer hunting on weekends I help hunt Bad guys and help protect and serve. I will see you in Heaven Brother!

#64 Smith
Santa Cruz Co. Sheriff office reserve.

September 28, 2024

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