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In Memoriam

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Police Officer Francis M. Rea
End of Watch:
January 3, 1954
Age:
48
Tour of Duty:
7 years
Badge Number:
Not available
Incident Details:
  • Cause of Death: Gunfire
  • Date of Incident: Sunday, January 3, 1954
  • Weapon Used: Handgun; .22 caliber
  • Suspect Info: Sentenced to life

A burglary suspect wielding a stolen .22 caliber target pistol shot 48-year-old Officer Rea on Jan 3, 1954 during a running gun battle.  Surprised by Officer Rea, the suspect fled from a brewery warehouse, shooting wildly behind him and fatally shooting Officer Rea in the head.  Officer Rea was a seven-year veteran of the Sacramento Police Department.

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