Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff David Andrews was shot and killed during a robbery attempt at a service station at 3762 S Normandie Avenue while he was off duty.
A suspect tried to rob him in the gas station's restroom and shot him when he identified him as a law enforcement officer. The suspect stole Deputy Andrews' service weapon and department identification before fleeing. The suspect was arrested, convicted of Deputy Andrews' murder, and has since been released from prison.
Deputy Andrews had served with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for four years.
Survivors
He was survived by his fiancée, parents, sister, and his brother.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Andrews gave the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Los Angeles community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Andrews.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff David Earl Andrews is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In CA, 974 of 1,837 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53% of this state's fallen. That is 1.2 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept., 58 of 120 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 48.3% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. David Earl Andrews's cause is highlighted.
How David Earl Andrews Compares
Offender Outcome
Released from prison
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. David Earl Andrews is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. David Earl Andrews was killed by officer's handgun.
Incident Location
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