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Merle Lee Andrews

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Merle Lee Andrews

Birth
California, USA
Death
20 Dec 1967 (aged 39)
Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, USA
Burial
Whittier, Los Angeles County, California, USA Add to Map
Plot
Garden of Rest, Gate 1, Section 5, Lot 453, Grave 3
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Merle Andrews was a Highway Patrolman for the California Highway Patrol. He worked 9 years for the Police Force, dying in the line of duty at age 39. While conducting a felony traffic stop of a suspect wanted in connection of a robbery and kidnapping, he cautiosly approached the vehicle while calling for back-up. The suspect opened fire, fatally wounding Officer Andrews. The suspect was apprehended.
Merle Andrews was a Highway Patrolman for the California Highway Patrol. He worked 9 years for the Police Force, dying in the line of duty at age 39. While conducting a felony traffic stop of a suspect wanted in connection of a robbery and kidnapping, he cautiosly approached the vehicle while calling for back-up. The suspect opened fire, fatally wounding Officer Andrews. The suspect was apprehended.

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