Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff David Sanchez died after being shot 17 times, 10 in the back as he lay dying, by a man he arrested during a disturbance at a high school dance in Paisley. His body was located on the highway south of town. After a plea-bargain arrangement, the suspect was convicted of second degree manslaughter and sentenced to 10 years in prison. He was paroled after serving less than five years. Deputy Sanchez had served with the Lake County Sheriff's Office for six months and had previously served with the Fresno County, California, Sheriff's Office for 10 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, and son.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Sanchez served with the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Lakeview community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Sanchez.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff David Ralph Sanchez is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In OR, 115 of 197 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 58.4% of this state's fallen. That is 58.4 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Lake County Sheriff's Office, 2 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. David Ralph Sanchez's cause is highlighted.
How David Ralph Sanchez Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. David Ralph Sanchez is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. David Ralph Sanchez was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
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