Officer James Wayne MacDonald, Compton Police Department, California

Officer James Wayne MacDonald

Compton Police Department, California

End of Watch Monday, February 22, 1993

James Wayne MacDonald

Officer MacDonald and Officer Kevin Burrell were shot and killed while making a traffic stop at the intersection of Rosecrans Avenue and Dwight Avenue.

The subject was a parolee and was in possession of a handgun. The subject was able to break free as the officers attempted to handcuff him. He fired at both officers with another gun he still had concealed on his person.

The man was arrested and convicted of two counts of murdering a police officer and received the death penalty.

Officer MacDonald had served with the Compton Police Department for 18 months. He was survived by his parents and brother.

Bio

Age 24
Tour 1 year, 6 months
Badge 1032

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to death

parolee, traffic stop

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Psalms 116:15 "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His Saints"
My condolences to the family and friends of Officer MacDonald, his sacrifice to the community and his Department will never be forgotten.I promise to always honor the code and be the best that I can be.

Recruit Salais
LASD Class 429

February 25, 2018