Responded to an in progress domestic violence call in South Modesto. The responsible ambushed Deputy Thornton as he approached the residence, fatally shooting Thornton.
Honor Roll
![Harold L. Thornton](https://camemorial.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/thornton67.jpg)
Honoring Our Fallen Heroes
Responded to an in progress domestic violence call in South Modesto. The responsible ambushed Deputy Thornton as he approached the residence, fatally shooting Thornton.