Retired Tulare County deputy passes away at 75

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Tulare County Sheriff has announced the death of retired deputy, Hector Islas.

He was a Vietnam veteran and began his career in law enforcement with the Lemoore Police Department.

Deputy Islas was hired with the Tulare County Sheriff's Office in 1988 and served in a number of positions before retiring in 2014.

He is survived by his wife, their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Deputy Islas was 75 years old.