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Police Officer James Capoot was shot and killed during a foot pursuit of bank robbery suspects following a high-speed chase.
Officer Capoot pursued the suspect vehicle through a residential area, where he executed a PIT maneuver and disabled the suspect vehicle. He pursued the suspect on foot until he was shot several times while in the back yard of a residence.
He was transported to Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, where he succumbed to his wounds.
The suspect was arrested near the scene. On November 11, 2015, he was sentenced to three life terms with no possibility of parole.
Officer Capoot was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He had served the Vallejo Police Department for 19 years and had previously served with the California Highway Patrol for two years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and three daughters.
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I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Police Officer Capoot gave the Vallejo Police Department 21 years.
Thank you for your service to the Vallejo community. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
Military Service
James Lowell Capoot served in the U.S. Marine Corps before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Vallejo Police Department has lost 5 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
James is one of 974 officers killed feloniously in CA, 53% of the 1,839 remembered there.
James is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
James is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2011, 1 officer at Vallejo Police Department was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 4 years on record. The heaviest was 1966, with 2.
In 2011, 3 officers in CA were killed feloniously, the 114th heaviest of 163 years on record. The heaviest was 1970, with 24.
In 2011, 88 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 71st heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2011, 92 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 69th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
James was 43. Of the 5 killed feloniously at Vallejo Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 35 and 43; the middle age was 35. James had served 21 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
James was 43. Of the 905 killed feloniously in CA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 43; the middle age was 35. James had served 21 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
James was 43. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. James had served 21 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
James was 43. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. James had served 21 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 20% of these deaths at Vallejo Police Department; April holds the most, 60%. Thursdays: 60%.
November holds 8% of these deaths in CA; October holds the most, 9.3%. Thursdays: 15.9%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 5 deaths at Vallejo Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 20% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 53% of all 1,839 deaths in CA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 7.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
His people
Vallejo Police Department has 5 officers remembered here, James among them.
Where
Military Service
James Lowell Capoot served in the U.S. Marine Corps before joining law enforcement.
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His full service record — units, decorations, where he served — is kept on salute.nw.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 55-W
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
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