Christopher W. Boone
1979
Christopher W. Boone served the U.S. Navy for 3 years. Christopher served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Detective Boone was shot and killed while working a surveillance assignment at the home of a female who had received threatening phone calls. The suspect called the home while Detective Boone was present and then came to the house to carry out the threats. Detective Boone identified himself as a police officer and attempted to arrest the man. A struggle ensued and Detective Boone was shot and killed with his own revolver. The suspect, 22, was apprehended and sentenced to life without parole on January 14, 1981. As of December 1, 2022, he was in Mule Creek State Prison. Detective Boone was posthumously awarded the Medal of Valor for his heroic actions in protecting the victim.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
1965 – 1968
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Sacramento County Sheriff's Office
Detective
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