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U.S. Navy · United States 
Ernest Ray Felio
1980
Ernest Ray Felio served the U.S. Navy for 4 years. Ernest served in the Korean War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Officer Ernest Felio was shot and killed after making a traffic stop in Smith River. A witness testified he heard a brief conversation between Officer Felio and the suspect before hearing gunshots. The suspect shot Officer Felio twice and then took his service revolver. The suspect was later apprehended and sentenced to death. He committed suicide in jail by hanging himself in his cell. Officer Felio had served with the California Highway Patrol for 18 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, four daughters, and three grandchildren.
Keepsakes
Service Record
Also Served
California Highway Patrol
Officer
In Our Keeping
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