James Pence

Death by Force

James E. Pence Jr., a 24-year-old officer with the California Highway Patrol (CHP), tragically lost his life on April 6, 1970, in what has since been termed the "Newhall Incident." This event marked one of the darkest days in CHP history, as it resulted in the deaths of four young officers in a brief but intense gun battle. The incident unfolded in a restaurant parking lot in Newhall, California, just before midnight. Officers Roger Gore and Walter Frago had been alerted by radio about a vehicle ...Read More

Police1: Setting the record straight on the Newhall Incident

The Newhall Incident - CHP.ca.gov

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