U.S. Air Force · United States 
Alvin Foss
1950
Alvin Leroy Foss served the U.S. Air Force.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Officer Alvin Foss was accidentally shot and killed when his service revolver fell from its holster and discharged while he was in the Bay Bridge Toll Plaza squad room in Alameda County. When the revolver struck the concrete floor the firing pin was pressed firmly enough that it caused the round to discharge. Officer Foss was a U.S. Army Air Force veteran of WWII. He had served with the California Highway Patrol for one year and was assigned to the Bay Bridge Patrol Unit.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, 2-year-old son, and mother.
Service Record
U.S. Air Force
Also Served
California Highway Patrol
Officer
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