Detective James Edward O'Brien, Oxnard Police Department, California

Detective James Edward O'Brien

Oxnard Police Department, California

End of Watch Thursday, December 2, 1993

James Edward O'Brien

Detective James O'Brien was shot and killed by a man who had shot seven people, killing three of them, during a shooting spree at an unemployment office.

Officer O'Brien was shot with a hunting rifle as he pursued the man near Olivas Park Drive and Victoria Avenue, in Ventura.

Officer O'Brien had served with the Oxnard Police Department for nine years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, son, mother, brother, and three sisters.

Bio

Age 35
Tour 9 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Rifle
Offender Not available

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Rest In Peace Brother. You are honored and remembered today the 24th anniversary of your E.O.W. Thank you Hero and your family for your service and sacrifice.

Officer Mike Robinson, (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA

December 2, 2017