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John Arthur Adair, a 31-year-old officer with the Oxnard Police Department, tragically lost his life on October 7, 1980, while responding to a domestic dispute. Officer Adair was shot and killed during the incident. Despite being mortally wounded, he and his partner managed to return fire, ultimately killing the suspect. This tragic event occurred while Officer Adair's wife was on a ride-along with him, witnessing the entire ordeal. Officer Adair left behind his wife and two children, one of who ...Read More

Victim Details

John Arthur Adair

Male

White / Caucasian

Oxnard

CA

1980-10-07

31

John

Arthur Adair

04/25/2026