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3 years since Philip Campas died in the line of duty

By Luis Garcia,

7 hours ago

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — July 25 marks a somber anniversary in Kern County as the community remembers the life of a sheriff’s deputy who was killed in the line of duty.

Philip Campas was killed during a standoff in Wasco three years ago today. He died trying to rescue a family whose mentally ill husband and father was threatening them with guns.

Campas was an East High School football star, a Marine, a father, husband and son.

His name was etched on the law enforcement memorial at KCSO.

The Bakersfield Fox Theater also has a plaque memorializing Campas.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KGET 17.

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