U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
James Maroney
1955
James E. Maroney served the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Officer James Maroney was shot and killed while assisting Modoc County deputies in the arrest of an ex-convict in Alturas. Two days earlier the suspect had been released from the Oregon State Penitentiary where he had served a sentence for rape. When his victim reported that he was at her home, Officer Maroney responded there with deputies. As officers approached, the suspect opened fire with a rifle. Officer Maroney ducked behind a power pole, but was hit by a bullet that went through the pole, killing him instantly. The suspect then shot and killed himself. Officer Maroney was a United States Marine Corps veteran who had served with the California Highway Patrol for three years and previously served with the Oakland Police Department for five years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
California Highway Patrol
Officer
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