the Bulletin March 2025

FROM OUR COMMUNITY Mission Viejo resident, Vivian, recently reached out to OC Sheriff’s Facebook to share her gratitude after deputies assisted her family. She wrote:

“My son lives in Mission Viejo and occasionally faces mental health challenges. Since he lives alone, there have been times when your deputies have stepped in to help him. I just want to express my deepest gratitude for the kindness, professionalism, and preparedness of your team. Both he and I are incredibly thankful for the support you’ve provided. We truly appreciate all that you do.”

O n April 21, 1958, Deputy Robert Schultz was shot and killed after he and his partner stopped a school bus being driven by a man suffering from mental illness. The man’s family was riding in the bus and had displayed signs for help in the windows. The deputies stopped the bus near Dana Point and started getting the family off of the bus. As they did so, the man ordered his 11-year-old son to shoot the deputies and the boy opened fire with a .22 caliber rifle. Deputy Shultz was struck by a round and killed, and his partner was wounded. Thank you for your service and dedication to Orange County, Deputy Schultz.

Remembrance Day

Deputy Robert L. Schultz End of Watch April 21, 1958

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