Sacramento County Sheriff’s Deputy & K-9 Killed In The Line Of Duty

By bonneville on January 19, 2021

A Sacramento County Sheriff’s Deputy was shot and killed in the line of duty late Monday night after a fatal shootout with a chase suspect at Cal Expo.

Deputy Adam Gibson, 31, was a six-year veteran of the sheriff’s office. He leaves behind a wife, Rachel Gibson, a 9-month old child, his parents and several siblings, according to a release from the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office.

A K-9 officer, 5-year-old Riley, was also killed by the gunfire Monday night, along with the chase suspect, who authorities have not yet identified.

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