Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office, California
End of Watch Tuesday, October 19, 1897
Add to My HeroesGeorge Headen
Deputy Sheriff Headen was killed after being struck by a pole that fell off a cliff. Deputy Headen was supervising a gang of prisoners. The inmates were working to remove massive rocks. While they were working one of the guide ropes snapped. A pole attached to the rope fell to the ground and struck Deputy Headen in the abdomen, killing him.
Deputy Haden had been with the agency for 17 months.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour 1 year, 4 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Accidental
- Incident Date Sunday, October 19, 1879
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Headen,
On today, the 125th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Santa Clara County.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
October 19, 2022
