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James Clark Beyea

Died June 7, 1988

James Clark Beyea served in the U.S. Air Force.

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

Police Officer James Beyea was shot and killed by a suspect during a foot pursuit. The suspect was able to gain control of Officer Beyea's service weapon and fatally shot him. The suspect was shot and killed a short time later canine officers who had tracked him to the attic of an abandoned house. Officer Beyea was a U.S. Air Force veteran and had served with the Los Angeles Police Department for nine months.

Survivors
He is survived by his parents and sister.
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Service Record
U.S. Air Force
Also Served
Los Angeles Police Department
Police Officer
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 17W · Line 6 cut as JAMES C BEYEA
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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 Beyea served with the Los Angeles Police Department.

Thank you for your service to the Los Angeles 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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