Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California
End of Watch Thursday, January 7, 1858
Add to My HeroesWilliam C. Getman
Sheriff William Getman was killed while trying to diffuse a violent situation in a pawnshop at the corner of Los Angeles Street and Aliso Street.
A man had entered a pawnshop and demanded to the storeowner shoot him or he would shoot the store owner. Sheriff Getman responded and came up behind the suspect, spoke calmly to him, and placed his hand on the man's shoulder. The subject quickly turned around and started shooting his gun. Sheriff Getman was struck and killed.
A deputy and other men returned fire killing the suspect.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour 1 week
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsSheriff William C. Getman will never be forgotten. May his soul rest peacefully in Heaven.
First Sergeant Thomas Webb, Retired.
New York State Police
January 13, 2020
