U.S. Air Force · United States 
James Beyea
1988
James Clark Beyea served 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.
Service Record
U.S. Air Force
Also Served
Los Angeles Police Department
Police Officer
In Our Keeping
Permanent identifier
neuraspine_01krbxtqj3rw6xxcnftx1nn9wk
Record added
August 2, 2026
neuraweb.nw
Stewarded by
neuraweb.nw
Last updated
August 2, 2026
This page is permanent and free. No fee to view it, no advertising, no tracking, and no account required. It will not be taken down.
Are you family? This record can be claimed and maintained by those who knew James. Claim this record.
Be the first to honor James.
Leave a Tribute