Juan Abel Escalante

Juan Abel Escalante, a 27-year-old Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy, was tragically killed on August 2, 2008, in front of his parents' home in Cypress Park, Los Angeles. Escalante was preparing to leave for his assignment at the Men's Central Jail when he was confronted by two gang members. Witnesses reported that Escalante drew his weapon and identified himself as a deputy before the suspects opened fire, fatally wounding him. The incident occurred around 5:40 a.m., and Escalante was shot mu ...

Deputy Sheriff Juan Abel Escalante

Death of deputy remains mystery - Los Angeles Times