Detective James Edward O'Brien

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

Oxnard Police Department, California

End of Watch Thursday, December 2, 1993

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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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My cousin and I had mirrored our profession as police officers and he gave the Latinate sacrifice. I getting ready to retire after 40+ years and I wish he was joining me.live you cuz. RIP

Sheriff Nick Hoke
CrWford Ciunty Sheriff’s Office PA

December 2, 2019

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