Kenneth D. Ell, a 36-year-old deputy with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, tragically lost his life on January 19, 1982, in Westmont, California. Deputy Ell was responding to a call with his partner, Deputy Thomas Hart, to assist other deputies investigating a domestic violence incident. The situation escalated when they confronted an armed suspect. During the confrontation, the suspect drew a handgun, prompting Deputy Hart to open fire. Unfortunately, a bullet from Deputy Hart's rev
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