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Phillip Jesse Campas, a 35-year-old deputy with the Kern County Sheriff's Office, tragically lost his life on July 25, 2021, in Wasco, California. Campas, a dedicated law enforcement officer and former U.S. Marine, was responding to a SWAT call involving a barricaded suspect who had taken his family hostage. The suspect, Jose Manuel Ramirez Jr., was armed with an AK-47 rifle and a handgun, creating a highly dangerous situation. Campas, known for his bravery and commitment to saving lives, entere ...Read More
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Phillip Jesse Campas
Male
Wasco
CA
2021-07-25
35
Phillip
Jesse Campas
11/11/2025
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Has anyone else been reading up on the weapons training of SWAT members like Phillip Campas? I can't... ...Read More
07/05/2024
07/05/2024
I can't stop thinking about the incredible bravery shown by Phillip Jesse Campas. It takes a special... ...Read More
07/09/2023
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