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Deputy Sheriff Eric Andrew Thach, aged 34, tragically lost his life on October 8, 1999, in Riverside, California. On that fateful day, Deputy Thach responded to a call regarding a suspicious open door at a residence in Pedley, a neighborhood in Riverside County. Upon arrival, he encountered a home invasion robbery in progress. As he approached the scene, he was ambushed and shot with a high-caliber semi-automatic rifle. The bullet penetrated his protective vest, causing fatal injuries. Despite b ...Read More
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Eric Andrew Thach
Male
White / Caucasian
Riverside
CA
1999-10-08
34
Eric
Andrew Thach
11/18/2025
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Has anyone noticed how calculated the suspect seemed during the incident? Setting multiple brush fir... ...Read More
07/06/2024
07/06/2024
I’ve been thinking a lot about the bravery it takes to be a first responder like Deputy Thach. It'... ...Read More
05/13/2024
05/13/2024
