Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Donald Haynie was shot and killed as he and three other narcotics agents attempted to make an arrest for heroin distribution at 826 Edison Lane in Fillmore. As they entered the house the suspect's 70-year-old father opened fire on them, killing Deputy Haynie. The shooting was determined to be non-intentional and the shooter was not charged. Deputy Haynie was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Ventura County Sheriff's Office for five years.
Survivors
He was survived by his expectant wife and four children.
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- April 2, 2026
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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 Sheriff Haynie gave the Ventura County Sheriff's Office 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Ventura 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
Donald E. Haynie served in the United States military before joining law enforcement. Full service record available on salute.nw.
Deputy Sheriff Donald E. Haynie 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 Ventura County Sheriff's Office, 9 of 13 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 69.2% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Donald E. Haynie's cause is highlighted.
How Donald E. Haynie Compares
Offender Outcome
Not charged
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Donald E. Haynie is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Donald E. Haynie was killed by handgun; .22 caliber.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
12 officers from Ventura County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
