Larry David Griffith was a 44-year-old deputy with the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office who was killed on March 2, 1995. Griffith, a 14-year veteran, had responded to a domestic disturbance at a ranch on County Road 502 about three miles east of Ravendale. As he exited his patrol car the suspect opened fire, fatally wounding him.

The suspect, identified as Dennis Ervine, was described as a reputed survivalist with a history of violent behavior. The shooting led to a prolonged standoff that involved multiple law enforcement agencies; Ervine was eventually apprehended and charged in Griffith’s death. Griffith’s funeral drew officers from across California and Nevada, with a large procession honoring his service. His wife, two sons, a daughter, parents, two brothers, three sisters and two grandsons survived him.

Does anyone have memories of Griffith’s service, the response on March 2, 1995, or information that could shed further light on the incident?