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Sergeant James D. Shepherd | Oregon State Police, Oregon Oregon State Police, Oregon

Sergeant

James D. Shepherd

Oregon State Police, Oregon

End of Watch: Thursday, May 22, 1980

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 49

Tour: 23 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 5/22/1980

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Sentenced to life

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Sergeant James Shepherd was shot and killed by a lone assailant while on patrol in rural Clatsop County at approximately 1900 hours. The suspect was apprehended, plead guilty, and sentenced to life.

Sergeant Shepherd had been with the agency for 23 years and was commander of the Astoria Patrol Office. He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 32nd anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your heart is in my heart's embrace. Thanks to your family for sharing their memories and devotion to you through their reflections.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
May 22, 2012

 

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