Lake Ranger Darrell Elven James

Lake Ranger Darrell Elven James | Duncan Police Department, Oklahoma Lake Ranger Darrell Elven James | Duncan Police Department, Oklahoma
Duncan Police Department, Oklahoma
Lake Ranger Darrell Elven James | Duncan Police Department, Oklahoma
Lake Ranger Darrell Elven James | Duncan Police Department, Oklahoma
Lake Ranger Darrell Elven James

Duncan Police Department, Oklahoma

End of Watch Monday, June 3, 1985

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Darrell Elven James

Lake Ranger Darrell James was shot and killed after responding to shots being fired in the northern part of the lake. Ranger James drove to the area where the shots were being fired and made his last radio transmission indicating he was making contact with a brown and white van with the word "security" on it.

His body was found a short time later. His killer was apprehended, convicted of murder, and subsequently sentenced to life in prison. He was denied parole in April 2012.

Officer James was a U.S. Army veteran and had served as a Lake Ranger for only four months. He was survived by his wife, son, and two daughters.

Bio

  • Age 34
  • Tour 4 months
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Shotgun
  • Offender Sentenced to life in prison

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Dear Jack,
Hardly a day goes by i dont think of you and those who have followed you. The 2nd week of July 2025 was a great week for me. I will see you some day on the other side.

Lt. Roger Peck
OHP (Ret.)

February 5, 2026

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