The family of a Los Angeles County fire captain killed in a 14 Freeway crash has filed a lawsuit against the State of California on Friday, officials said. Michael Shepard, 63, of Agua Dulce, was killed on Jan. 23 after crashing into a truck that was part of a sweeper detail, according to officials with the Los Angeles County Department ...

Family, friends, and members of the Los Angeles County Fire Department gathered at Real Life Church Friday morning to celebrate the life of Fire Captain Michael Shepard. Captain Michael Arthur Shepard was born to Clayton and Claire Shepard on Feb. 28, 1955 in Los Angeles, California. He was raised in the San Fernando Valley alongside his two brothers, Clayton and ...

A flag ceremony and memorial service for Michael Shepard, the Los Angeles County Fire Department captain who was killed in a traffic collision on the 14 Freeway, are scheduled for Feb. 7 and 8. Shepard died Jan. 23 when his Jeep collided with a street sweeper near Sand Canyon Road. The flag ceremony on Thursday, Feb. 7 will be held ...