Deputy Sheriff Donald A. Armeni

Deputy Sheriff Donald A. Armeni | King County Sheriff's Office, Washington
King County Sheriff's Office, Washington
Deputy Sheriff Donald A. Armeni

King County Sheriff's Office, Washington

End of Watch Wednesday, September 15, 1954

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Donald A. Armeni

Deputy Armeni was shot and killed when he and his partner attempted to serve committal papers to a man in a rural part of King County. As the deputies entered the living room the man ran out of his room and opened fire, fatally wounding Deputy Armeni. The man then ran outside where he shot and wounded another deputy who returned fire critically wounding him.

The 27-year-old suspect was judged insane and committed in a mental institution in Lakewood where he died on February 7, 1971.

Bio

  • Age 45
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Handgun; .32 caliber
  • Offender Died in mental hospital
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Deputy Sheriff Armeni,
On today, the 70th anniversary of your death I would just like say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of King County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 15, 2024

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