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
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