Biographical Info
- Age: 46
- Tour of Duty: 20 yr
- Badge Number: 119
Incident Details
- Cause of Death: Gunfire
- Date of Incident: October 31, 2016
Details
Deputy Rod Lucas was hired as a Deputy Sheriff in 1996 and promoted to sergeant in September 2008. He was 46 years old and his current assignment was as a detective with the Narcotics Unit.
Deputy Lucas was a graduate of Tranquillity High School. He attended Reedley College, West Hills College and California State University, Chico. Some of his accomplishments include: Winning a gold medal in boxing during the Police Olympic Competition in Fresno, starting the Firebaugh Boy's and Girl's Club and was a 2010 recipient of the Medal of Honor from the Fresno County Sheriff's Office.
Deputy Lucas leaves behind his wife, Jami, daughters, Ashley and Gianna, sons Oscar and Elijah and his parents.
The "The Rod Lucas Memorial Scholarship Fund" has been established for those wishing to donate. Persons may send their contributions care of the Fresno Deputy Sheriff's Association, 1360 Van Ness Ave, Fresno CA, 93721.
