U.S. Army · United States 
Darrell James
1985
Darrell Elven James served the U.S. Army for 9 years. Darrell also served in the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Lake Ranger Darrell James was shot and killed after responding to shots being fired in the northern part of the lake. Ranger James drove to the area where the shots were being fired and made his last radio transmission indicating he was making contact with a brown and white van with the word "security" on it. His body was found a short time later. His killer was apprehended, convicted of murder, and subsequently sentenced to life in prison. He was denied parole in April 2012. Officer James was a U.S. Army veteran and had served as a Lake Ranger for only four months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, and two daughters.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1971 – 1980
U.S. Army
Also Served
Duncan Police Department
Lake Ranger
In Our Keeping
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