West Sacramento Police Department, California
End of Watch: Saturday, June 16, 1990
Age: 39
Tour of Duty: 15 years
Badge Number: 103
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: June 15, 1990
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer James McKnight was shot in the head and killed while serving a warrant at a home in the 1100 block of Quincy Street in Madison along with other members of the Northern California Task Force on Narcotics.
The subject was also shot and killed.
Officer McKnight had served in law enforcement for 15 years. Prior to joining the West Sacramento Police Department he had served with the Woodland Police Department, Yolo County Sheriff's Office, and the Hilo, Hawaii, Police Department. He is survived by his son and father.