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Maroney, James, OFF.
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Officer Maroney was shot and killed while assisting Modoc County deputies arrest an ex-convict. Two days earlier the suspect had been released from the Oregon State Penitentiary where he served a sentence for rape. When his victim reported that he was at her home, Officer Maroney responded there with deputies. As officers approached, the suspect opened fire with a rifle. Officer Maroney ducked behind a power pole, but was hit by a bullet that went through the pole killing him instantly. The suspect then shot and killed himself.
Officer Maroney was survived by his wife and three children.
Comments/Citation:
Biographical Info Age: 33 Tour of Duty: Not available Badge Number: Not available Incident Details Cause of Death: Gunfire Date of Incident: May 27, 1955 Weapon Used: Rifle Suspect Info: Committed suicide
