On the morning of April 29, 2002, at approximately 10:30 a.m., Temple Station Deputy David March stopped a vehicle on Live Oak Avenue just east of Peck Road in Irwindale for an apparent traffic violation. Unknown to Deputy March, the vehicle was recently stolen. The driver exited the vehicle and approached Deputy March as he made his way toward the car. Halfway between the vehicles, the suspect withdrew a handgun and shot Deputy March several times before he could draw his own weapon. The shooter then jumped back in the car and fled.
Deputy March’s killer was quickly identified but fled to Mexico. In February 2006, he was arrested and returned to the United States. In March 2007, he pled guilty to second-degree murder and received a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.
The week before his death, Dave wrote the following in an email in response to a request for input in his annual evaluation, “My goals are simple, I will always be painfully honest, work as hard as I can, learn as much as I can and hopefully make a difference in people’s lives.” This statement has gone on to become the creed of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department.
Apr 29
On the morning of April 29, 2002, at approximately 10:30 a.m., Temple Station Deputy David March stopped a vehicle on Live Oak Avenue just east of Peck Road in Irwindale for an apparent traffic violation. Unknown to Deputy March, the vehicle was recently stolen. The driver exited the vehicle and approached Deputy March as he made his way toward the car. Halfway between the vehicles, the suspect withdrew a handgun and shot Deputy March several times before he could draw his own weapon. The shooter then jumped back in the car and fled.
Deputy March’s killer was quickly identified but fled to Mexico. In February 2006, he was arrested and returned to the United States. In March 2007, he pled guilty to second-degree murder and received a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.
The week before his death, Dave wrote the following in an email in response to a request for input in his annual evaluation, “My goals are simple, I will always be painfully honest, work as hard as I can, learn as much as I can and hopefully make a difference in people’s lives.” This statement has gone on to become the creed of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department.
We Remember and Honor Deputy David W. March, End of Watch (EOW) April 29, 2002, Gunfire
On the morning of April 29, 2002, at approximately 10:30 a.m., Temple Station Deputy David March stopped a vehicle on Live Oak Avenue just east of Peck Road in Irwindale for an apparent traffic violation. Unknown to Deputy March, the vehicle was recently stolen. The driver exited the vehicle and approached Deputy March as he made his way toward the car. Halfway between the vehicles the suspect withdrew a handgun and shot March several times before he could draw his own weapon. The shooter then jumped back in the car and fled.
An engineer at a nearby concrete plant said he heard five gunshots. He ran out onto the street and saw Deputy March stretched out on the pavement with his head resting against the curb. A truck driver at the plant ran to March’s vehicle, got on the radio and announced, “A deputy’s been shot!” According to the first witness, one of the first officers on the scene gave Deputy March mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, but it was clearly no use and he got up and kicked his car in frustration.
Deputy March’s killer was quickly identified but fled to Mexico. In February 2006, he was arrested and returned to the United States. In March 2007, he pled guilty to second-degree murder and received a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Deputy Dave March, 33, a seven-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Department at the time of his murder, was survived by his wife, Teri, and 12-year-old step-daughter, Kayla.
The week before his death, Dave wrote the following in an email in response to a request for input on his annual evaluation, "My goals are simple, I will always be painfully honest, work as hard as I can, learn as much as I can and hopefully make a difference in people`s lives." This statement has gone on to become the creed of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department.
Every year on the anniversary of Deputy March’s death, deputies from Temple Sheriff’s Station stand a twenty-four-hour vigil at the memorial in Irwindale where he was slain.
Sources: Daily News, Los Angeles Times, LASD
Apr 29
We Remember and Honor Deputy David W. March, End of Watch (EOW) April 29, 2002, Gunfire
On the morning of April 29, 2002, at approximately 10:30 a.m., Temple Station Deputy David March stopped a vehicle on Live Oak Avenue just east of Peck Road in Irwindale for an apparent traffic violation. Unknown to Deputy March, the vehicle was recently stolen. The driver exited the vehicle and approached Deputy March as he made his way toward the car. Halfway between the vehicles the suspect withdrew a handgun and shot March several times before he could draw his own weapon. The shooter then jumped back in the car and fled.
An engineer at a nearby concrete plant said he heard five gunshots. He ran out onto the street and saw Deputy March stretched out on the pavement with his head resting against the curb. A truck driver at the plant ran to March’s vehicle, got on the radio and announced, “A deputy’s been shot!” According to the first witness, one of the first officers on the scene gave Deputy March mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, but it was clearly no use and he got up and kicked his car in frustration.
Deputy March’s killer was quickly identified but fled to Mexico. In February 2006, he was arrested and returned to the United States. In March 2007, he pled guilty to second-degree murder and received a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Deputy Dave March, 33, a seven-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Department at the time of his murder, was survived by his wife, Teri, and 12-year-old step-daughter, Kayla.
The week before his death, Dave wrote the following in an email in response to a request for input on his annual evaluation, "My goals are simple, I will always be painfully honest, work as hard as I can, learn as much as I can and hopefully make a difference in people`s lives." This statement has gone on to become the creed of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department.
Every year on the anniversary of Deputy March’s death, deputies from Temple Sheriff’s Station stand a twenty-four-hour vigil at the memorial in Irwindale where he was slain.
Sources: Daily News, Los Angeles Times, LASD
DEPUTY JONATHAN STEWART, EOW 04/27/2024
On behalf of @lasdhq, we are deeply saddened to announce the unexpected passing of Deputy Jonathan Stewart on Saturday, April 27, 2024.
Sheriff Robert G. Luna
Sheriff Robert G. Luna is the 34th Sheriff of Los Angeles County. Sheriff Luna commands the largest Sheriff’s Department in the United States, with nearly 18,000 budgeted sworn and professional staff.
DEPUTY JONATHAN STEWART, EOW 04/27/2024
On behalf of @lasdhq, we are deeply saddened to announce the unexpected passing of Deputy Jonathan Stewart on Saturday, April 27, 2024.
On the morning of April 29, 2002, at approximately 10:30 a.m., Temple Station Deputy David March stopped a vehicle on Live Oak Avenue just east of Peck Road in Irwindale for an apparent traffic violation. Unknown to Deputy March, the vehicle was recently stolen. The driver exited the vehicle and approached Deputy March as he made his way toward the car. Halfway between the vehicles, the suspect withdrew a handgun and shot Deputy March several times before he could draw his own weapon. The shooter then jumped back in the car and fled.
Deputy March’s killer was quickly identified but fled to Mexico. In February 2006, he was arrested and returned to the United States. In March 2007, he pled guilty to second-degree murder and received a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.
The week before his death, Dave wrote the following in an email in response to a request for input in his annual evaluation, “My goals are simple, I will always be painfully honest, work as hard as I can, learn as much as I can and hopefully make a difference in people’s lives.” This statement has gone on to become the creed of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department.
Apr 29
On the morning of April 29, 2002, at approximately 10:30 a.m., Temple Station Deputy David March stopped a vehicle on Live Oak Avenue just east of Peck Road in Irwindale for an apparent traffic violation. Unknown to Deputy March, the vehicle was recently stolen. The driver exited the vehicle and approached Deputy March as he made his way toward the car. Halfway between the vehicles, the suspect withdrew a handgun and shot Deputy March several times before he could draw his own weapon. The shooter then jumped back in the car and fled.
Deputy March’s killer was quickly identified but fled to Mexico. In February 2006, he was arrested and returned to the United States. In March 2007, he pled guilty to second-degree murder and received a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.
The week before his death, Dave wrote the following in an email in response to a request for input in his annual evaluation, “My goals are simple, I will always be painfully honest, work as hard as I can, learn as much as I can and hopefully make a difference in people’s lives.” This statement has gone on to become the creed of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department.
We Remember and Honor Deputy David W. March, End of Watch (EOW) April 29, 2002, Gunfire
On the morning of April 29, 2002, at approximately 10:30 a.m., Temple Station Deputy David March stopped a vehicle on Live Oak Avenue just east of Peck Road in Irwindale for an apparent traffic violation. Unknown to Deputy March, the vehicle was recently stolen. The driver exited the vehicle and approached Deputy March as he made his way toward the car. Halfway between the vehicles the suspect withdrew a handgun and shot March several times before he could draw his own weapon. The shooter then jumped back in the car and fled.
An engineer at a nearby concrete plant said he heard five gunshots. He ran out onto the street and saw Deputy March stretched out on the pavement with his head resting against the curb. A truck driver at the plant ran to March’s vehicle, got on the radio and announced, “A deputy’s been shot!” According to the first witness, one of the first officers on the scene gave Deputy March mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, but it was clearly no use and he got up and kicked his car in frustration.
Deputy March’s killer was quickly identified but fled to Mexico. In February 2006, he was arrested and returned to the United States. In March 2007, he pled guilty to second-degree murder and received a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Deputy Dave March, 33, a seven-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Department at the time of his murder, was survived by his wife, Teri, and 12-year-old step-daughter, Kayla.
The week before his death, Dave wrote the following in an email in response to a request for input on his annual evaluation, "My goals are simple, I will always be painfully honest, work as hard as I can, learn as much as I can and hopefully make a difference in people`s lives." This statement has gone on to become the creed of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department.
Every year on the anniversary of Deputy March’s death, deputies from Temple Sheriff’s Station stand a twenty-four-hour vigil at the memorial in Irwindale where he was slain.
Sources: Daily News, Los Angeles Times, LASD
Apr 29
We Remember and Honor Deputy David W. March, End of Watch (EOW) April 29, 2002, Gunfire
On the morning of April 29, 2002, at approximately 10:30 a.m., Temple Station Deputy David March stopped a vehicle on Live Oak Avenue just east of Peck Road in Irwindale for an apparent traffic violation. Unknown to Deputy March, the vehicle was recently stolen. The driver exited the vehicle and approached Deputy March as he made his way toward the car. Halfway between the vehicles the suspect withdrew a handgun and shot March several times before he could draw his own weapon. The shooter then jumped back in the car and fled.
An engineer at a nearby concrete plant said he heard five gunshots. He ran out onto the street and saw Deputy March stretched out on the pavement with his head resting against the curb. A truck driver at the plant ran to March’s vehicle, got on the radio and announced, “A deputy’s been shot!” According to the first witness, one of the first officers on the scene gave Deputy March mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, but it was clearly no use and he got up and kicked his car in frustration.
Deputy March’s killer was quickly identified but fled to Mexico. In February 2006, he was arrested and returned to the United States. In March 2007, he pled guilty to second-degree murder and received a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Deputy Dave March, 33, a seven-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Department at the time of his murder, was survived by his wife, Teri, and 12-year-old step-daughter, Kayla.
The week before his death, Dave wrote the following in an email in response to a request for input on his annual evaluation, "My goals are simple, I will always be painfully honest, work as hard as I can, learn as much as I can and hopefully make a difference in people`s lives." This statement has gone on to become the creed of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department.
Every year on the anniversary of Deputy March’s death, deputies from Temple Sheriff’s Station stand a twenty-four-hour vigil at the memorial in Irwindale where he was slain.
Sources: Daily News, Los Angeles Times, LASD
Sheriff Robert G. Luna
Sheriff Robert G. Luna is the 34th Sheriff of Los Angeles County. Sheriff Luna commands the largest Sheriff’s Department in the United States, with nearly 18,000 budgeted sworn and professional staff.
