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Joel Davis

Case from East-palo-alto, CA dated Jun 22, 1988

Victim Details

Name

Joel Michael Davis

Gender

Male

City

East-palo-alto

State

CA

Date Of Death

1988-06-22

Age At Death

26

First Name

Joel

Last Name

Davis

Last Updated

07/14/2026

Case Description

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Joel Michael Davis, a 26-year-old police officer with the East Palo Alto Police Department, tragically lost his life on June 22, 1988. Officer Davis was fatally shot during a foot pursuit of a suspect in East Palo Alto, California. The incident occurred when Officer Davis responded as backup to other officers on a call involving a suspect with a gun. During the chase, the suspect jumped over a fence and waited on the other side. As Officer Davis attempted to climb over the fence, the suspect sho ...

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