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Earl Harwood Scott, a 36-year-old California Highway Patrol (CHP) officer, tragically lost his life on February 17, 2006, during a routine traffic stop on Highway 99 near Salida, California. The incident occurred at approximately 4:30 AM when Officer Scott pulled over a vehicle for speeding. As he approached the vehicle and obtained the registration card from the driver, he was shot in the head by the suspect. A passing motorist witnessed the officer falling to the ground and the suspect's car s ...Read More
Victim Details

Earl Harwood Scott

Male

White / Caucasian

Salida

CA

2006-02-17

36

Earl

Harwood Scott

12/01/2025