THOMAS A FAY

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Officer Rank: Special Deputy Sheriff
Memorial Panel: 45-W: 22
Department: San Diego County, California, S.D.
End of Watch: May 17, 1919
Cause: SHOT
Age: 29
Years of Service: Unk
Description: While off-duty, Deputy Fay heard neighbors arguing. After identifying himself as a deputy sheriff, he placed a suspect under arrest for disturbing the peace. Deputy Fay let his prisoner get a hat and coat from his home. Instead he came out with a gun, firing fatal shots at Deputy Fay. The assailant was convicted of first degree murder.
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