IAN MICHAEL DEUTCH

Officer Rank: Deputy Sheriff
Memorial Panel: 27-E: 27
Department: Nye County, Nevada, S.O.
End of Watch: April 26, 2010
Cause: SHOT
Age: 27
Years of Service: 6
Description: Deputy Sheriff Deutch was shot and killed while investigating a domestic disturbance call. A woman fled to a nearby casino to escape her boyfriend. Once deputies arrived, the suspect opened fire on them with an XKS automatic rifle. Deputy Deutch was struck three times in the abdomen and the bullets penetrated his bullet-proof vest. Another deputy returned fire, killing the suspect. Deputy Deutch was airlifted to the hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
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