Davis County Sheriff's Office, Utah
End of Watch Friday, May 14, 1971
Add to My HeroesDonald Perry Jensen
Deputy Sheriff Donald Jensen was shot and killed after stopping to help two men who were having car trouble at the intersection of Highway 91 and Tippetts Lane in Farmington.
The men, wanted for a robbery in Ogden, opened fire on Deputy Jensen, shooting him with .38 caliber and .22 caliber handguns. Both were captured in Wyoming a few days later.
Both suspects, 22 and 27, were convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life. One was paroled in 1987. The youngest was paroled in 1988. He was returned to prison a year later for violating his parole, and released again in 1990. He violated his parole again in 1993 and returned to prison. He has another parole hearing in 1997.
Deputy Jensen had served with the Davis County Sheriff's Department for four years. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .38 caliber
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Jensen,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Davis County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
May 14, 2021
