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Deputy David W. March.
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Deputy David William March, a resident of Saugus, was shot and killed after stopping a vehicle in Irwindale, Calif., on April 29, 2002, at approximately 10:40 a.m.
The suspect had stated to friends that he wanted to kill a police officer during a traffic stop. The suspect intentionally got stopped and waited for Deputy March to get in front of his patrol car so he could open fire, as Deputy March would have no place to take cover. Deputy March was shot several times in the head and chest.
The suspect, who was identified shortly after the shooting, fled to Mexico where he remained for 4 years. On February 23, 2006, the suspect was arrested in Mexico by US Marshals and Mexican federal agents following a joint investigation. He was extradited back to California and on March 2nd, 2007, he pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Deputy March had served with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for 7 years. He is survived by his wife and stepdaughter.
Joined Department: July 19, 1995
Academy Class: #290
Assignments:
Custody | PCD North County | 12/1995 - 7/2000
Patrol | Temple Station | 7/2000 - 4/29/2002
Resident: Saugus, California
Married: Teresa March
Children: Kayla French, Step-daughter
Education:
Canyon High School
AA & AS - Psychology & Administration of Justice
End of Watch: 4/29/2002
Age: 33
Tour: 7 years
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 4/29/2002
Weapon: Handgun
Suspect: Sentenced to life imprisonment
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