Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Paul Bush was shot and killed while making a traffic stop near the intersection of Scott Street and Chiechi Avenue in San Jose at 11:20 p.m. He was shot five times by the subject as he was checking his driver's license. Unknown to Deputy Bush, the subject had a warrant for his arrest. Deputy Bush was able to return fire and kill the suspect. Deputy Bush had served with the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office for 12 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, infant son, parents, and three brothers, one whom also served in law enforcement.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Bush gave the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the San Jose community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Bush.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Paul Robert Bush 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 Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office, 5 of 7 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 71.4% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Paul Robert Bush's cause is highlighted.
How Paul Robert Bush Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Paul Robert Bush is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Paul Robert Bush was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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