Officer Down

 

Police Officer James Capoot
Vallejo California Police Department
End of Watch: Thursday, November 17, 2011
Age: 43
Tour: 19 years
Badge # 497

Officer James Capoot was shot and killed during a foot pursuit of bank robbery suspects following a high-speed chase. 

Officer Capoot pursued the suspect vehicle through a residential area, where he executed a PIT maneuver and disabled the suspect vehicle. He pursued the suspect on foot until he was shot several times while in the back yard of a residence.

He was transported to Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, where he succumbed to his wounds.

The suspect was arrested near the scene.

Officer Capoot was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and served with the California Highway Patrol before joining the Vallejo Police Department. He is survived by his wife and three daughters.

Rest in Peace Bro…We’ll Continue The Watch

Day is done, Gone the sun, From the lake, From the hills, From the sky. All is well, Safely rest, God is nigh.