JAMES LOWELL CAPOOT

Officer Rank: Police Officer
Memorial Panel: 55-W: 28
Department: Vallejo, California, P.D.
End of Watch: November 17, 2011
Cause: SHOT
Age: 45
Years of Service: 21
Description: Police Officer Capoot was shot and killed while in pursuit of an armed bank robbery suspect. During the high speed pursuit, Officer Capoot was able to force the suspect's vehicle to stop. The suspect exited his vehicle and fled the scene on foot, with Officer Capoot in pursuit. The suspect waited in ambush and shot Officer Capoot three times. Officer Capoot was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. The suspect was apprehended.
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