Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Douglas Cantrill was shot and killed when he stopped a man and woman who were acting suspiciously in a residential area. He was found in his patrol car on H Street, next to the railroad tracks, suffering from a bullet wound to his chest. His service revolver was found on the ground outside of the vehicle. There were no witnesses to the shooting. Two suspects were apprehended but were never charged with his murder. Patrolman Cantrill had only served with the Davis Police Department for one week and had previously served with the Grass Valley Police Department for two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and infant child.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Cantrill gave the Davis Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Davis community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Cantrill.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Douglas Eugene Cantrill is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In CA, 974 of 1,837 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53% of this state's fallen. That is 1.2 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Davis Police Department, 2 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Douglas Eugene Cantrill's cause is highlighted.
How Douglas Eugene Cantrill Compares
Offender Outcome
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When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Douglas Eugene Cantrill is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Douglas Eugene Cantrill was killed by officer's handgun.
Incident Location
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