Sergeant James D. Shepherd
Oregon State Police
Oregon
End of Watch: Thursday, May 22, 1980

Biographical Info
Age: 49
Tour of Duty: 23 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, May 22, 1980
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life

Sergeant 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.