Fallen Officers
During the existence of the Compton Police Department, 3 officers died in the line of duty.
Officer | Date of Death | Details |
---|---|---|
Police Officer Dess K. Phipps |
|
Vehicle pursuit |
Officer James Wayne MacDonald |
|
Gunfire |
Officer Kevin Michael Burrell |
|
Gunfire |
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