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Ralph Gardner

Case from Signal-hill, CA dated Aug 20, 1980

Victim Details

Ralph L. Gardner

Male

Signal-hill

CA

1980-08-20

45

Ralph

Gardner

07/04/2026

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Ralph L. Gardner, a 45-year-old police officer from Signal Hill, California, tragically lost his life on August 20, 1980. Officer Gardner was accidentally shot and killed while cleaning his service weapon at the police station. This unfortunate incident occurred when his firearm inadvertently discharged, causing a fatal gunshot wound. The event was a significant loss for the Signal Hill Police Department and the community he served.

Officer Gardner's death was ruled an accident, and there ...
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