Video: Homeless Man Mourns Slain California Deputy Who Arrested, Then Cared for Him

Among the many people mourning the death of Sacramento County Sheriff’s deputy Mark Stasyuk is a convicted felon—now homeless—who was arrested by Stasyuk. Josh Nordquist told the CBS News affiliate in Sacramento, "The dude had a real heart. He was an awesome man."

Among the many people mourning the death of Sacramento County Sheriff’s deputy Mark Stasyuk is a convicted felon—now homeless—who was arrested by Stasyuk.Among the many people mourning the death of Sacramento County Sheriff’s deputy Mark Stasyuk is a convicted felon—now homeless—who was arrested by Stasyuk.

VIDEO: Homeless Man Mourns Deputy Who Arrested, then Cared for him"

Among the many people mourning the death of Sacramento County Sheriff’s deputy Mark Stasyuk is a convicted felon—now homeless—who was arrested by Stasyuk.

Josh Nordquist told the CBS News affiliate in Sacramento, "The dude had a real heart. He was an awesome man."

"It breaks my heart," Nordquist said. “I'd die for his family. I had heard a little while ago he just got married it’s just so sad."

Suspect Anton Moore—also known as Anton Paris—reportedly opened fire on deputies as they responded to a disturbance call at an auto parts store on Monday, fatally striking Stasyuk.

About the Author