Deputy Sheriff Michael R. Arruda, age 35

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Lost to gun violence on June 9, 2004 in Hacienda Heights, California.

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Los Angeles Times: Colleagues and Family Mourn Deputy Shot in Line of Duty
Jun 16: The Stockton Record: Deputy's death by friendly fire may be first in L.A. County history
Jun 17: New Bedford Standard-Times: L.A. sheriff's deputy, New Bedford native, dies from gunshot wound
Los Angeles Times: Deputy, 35, Shot by Fellow Officer Dies

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