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James Joseph Doyle

Died March 23, 1975

James Joseph Doyle served in the U.S. Army.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Firearm
What Happened

Police Officer James Doyle was shot and killed on the Ventura College campus while conducting building checks. The special checks of the buildings were in response to a recent rash of burglaries. After shooting Officer Doyle, the suspect stole his service weapon and patrol car. The suspect, who was a student at the school and the son of a faculty member, was apprehended three days later in Idaho. The suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to life January 28, 1976. Officer Doyle was a U.S. Army veteran.

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U.S. Army
Also Served
Ventura County Community College District Police Department
Police Officer
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 62-W · Line 21 cut as JAMES JOSEPH DOYLE
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In tribute

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 Doyle served with the Ventura County Community College District Police Department.

Thank you for your service to the Camarillo community, and 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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