Deputy Sheriff Lonny Gene Brewer, San Diego County Sheriff's Department, California

Deputy Sheriff Lonny Gene Brewer

San Diego County Sheriff's Department, California

End of Watch Saturday, December 5, 1987

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Lonny Gene Brewer

Deputy Sheriff Lonny Brewer was shot and killed by a subject who was barricaded in his apartment, on Mission Avenue near Fig Street, after firing shots into his neighborhood.

The SWAT team was attempting to break down the front door when shots were fired by the subject. Deputy Brewer, who was a member of the SWAT team, was shot in the arm in between the panels of his vest with an AK-47. Another deputy was also injured.

When the subject, wearing a gas mask and camouflage clothing, ran out of the house, shooting at the SWAT Team, injuring one. Officers returned fire, and the subject was shot and killed.

Deputy Brewer had served with the San Diego County Sheriff's Department for seven years. He is survived by his wife, who was also a member of the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.

Bio

Age 29
Tour 7 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Rifle
Offender Shot and killed

shots fired call, barricade, swat

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Deputy Brewer is not forgotten by the men and women of the Escondido PD. I was working during this incident and was covering the backside of the building when the SDSO SWAT responded. I was relieved from my perimeter position and was sent home following an extended shift. I later learned of the loss of Deputy Brewer. A friend of mine is in DC today, on a tour of the National Law Enforcement Memorial and I asked her to locate Deputy Brewer on the wall and to say a prayer for the men and women who have sacrificed all, as well as those who are out there working the streets today. May God Bless our law enforcement personnel past, present and future.

Kevin Armentano
Escondido PD

March 17, 2025