Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Bob Davis was shot and killed while he and another deputy were investigating a homicide on the Round Valley Indian Reservation in Covelo, California. During the investigation, they encountered one of the armed suspects and shot and killed him. As they were searching the area, another suspect shot and killed Deputy Davis. The subject eluded the police for four months until he turned himself into authorities. After a long trial, he was acquitted. Deputy Davis was a United States Navy Seal veteran and served with the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office for seven years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, three sons, and a daughter.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Deputy Davis gave the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Ukiah community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
George Robert Davis served in the United States military before joining law enforcement. Full service record available on salute.nw.
Deputy George Robert Davis 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 Mendocino County Sheriff's Office, 4 of 5 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 80% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. George Robert Davis's cause is highlighted.
How George Robert Davis Compares
Offender Outcome
Acquitted
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. George Robert Davis is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. George Robert Davis was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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