Ventura County Community College District Police Department, California
End of Watch Sunday, March 23, 1975
Add to My HeroesJames Joseph Doyle
Police Officer James Doyle was shot and killed on the Ventura College campus while conducting building checks.
The special checks of the buildings were in response to a recent rash of burglaries. After shooting Officer Doyle, the suspect stole his service weapon and patrol car. The suspect, who was a student at the school and the son of a faculty member, was apprehended three days later in Idaho.
The suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to life January 28, 1976.
Officer Doyle was a U.S. Army veteran.
Bio
- Age 24
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .22 caliber
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 24 ReflectionsI recently found a bracelet with his name on it in my backyard. If anyone knows any living member alive, I would love to give it to them.
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