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Deputy David W. March.


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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