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Incident
Deputy Haryford and Undersheriff Earl Sholes where shot and killed after they were attacked by two youth offenders, 18 and 19, they were transporting to the California Youth Authority Camp at Whitmore. Five weeks earlier both had escaped from the camp, stole a car, and drove to Seattle, where they were found asleep in the car and apprehended. During the trip back on Highway 99 near Gibson they suddenly lunged forward from the back seat, struck the officers with their handcuffs, took their guns, and shot and killed them both. The next morning their bodies were found in high brush near the road. Two hours later the two were stopped and apprehended by state troopers as they drove the officer's car into Truckee. On December 6, 1950, both youths were convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to death. In October of 1951 the California Supreme Court ordered new trials for both. On February 21, 1952, both were again convicted of first degree murder but sentenced to life. They were both released in 1977.
Survivors
Deputy Haryford was survived by his wife, daughter and six grandchildren.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Heryford served with the Shasta County Sheriff's Department.
Thank you for your service to the Redding community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Heryford.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Shasta County Sheriff's Department has lost 6 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
Dan is one of 974 officers killed feloniously in CA, 53% of the 1,839 remembered there.
Dan is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Dan is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1950, 2 officers at Shasta County Sheriff's Department were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1950, 7 officers in CA were killed feloniously, the 50th heaviest of 163 years on record. The heaviest was 1970, with 24.
In 1950, 66 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 109th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1950, 66 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 117th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Dan was 54. Of the 5 killed feloniously at Shasta County Sheriff's Department whose age is recorded, half were between 36 and 54; the middle age was 54.
Dan was 54. Of the 905 killed feloniously in CA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 43; the middle age was 35.
Dan was 54. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38.
Dan was 54. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
May holds 60% of these deaths at Shasta County Sheriff's Department, more than any other month. Thursdays: 60%.
May holds 7.7% of these deaths in CA; October holds the most, 9.3%. Thursdays: 15.9%.
May holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
May holds 8.5% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 83.3% of all 6 deaths at Shasta County Sheriff's Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 40% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 53% of all 1,839 deaths in CA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 6% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.2% of these deaths.
His people
Shasta County Sheriff's Department has 6 officers remembered here, Dan among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 23-E
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