Deputy Sheriff George T. Rice, Lyon County Sheriff's Office, Nevada

Deputy Sheriff George T. Rice

Lyon County Sheriff's Office, Nevada

End of Watch Friday, June 1, 1984

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George T. Rice

Deputy Sheriff George Rice was shot and killed while at the scene of a call involving a mentally ill man firing a gun at cars in Smith Valley near the Smith Valley School.

The suspect was barricaded in his house, and Deputy Rice was standing about 20 yards away when the man opened fire, striking Deputy Rice in the head. The suspect was taken into custody during a SWAT operation later in the night.

The suspect pleaded guilty and was sentenced to life with the possibility of parole.

Deputy Rice was a United States Air Force Vietnam War veteran and had served with the Lyon County Sheriff's Office for three years. He previously served with the Nevada Highway Patrol and the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. He was survived by his wife, daughter, two sons, brother, and sister.

Bio

Age 33
Tour 9 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Rifle
Offender Life in prison

EDP, shooting call

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Deputy Sheriff Rice,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 1, 2024