Oxnard Police Department, Officer

Other

7/1/2006

Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor

On July 1, 2006, Officer Purdy and Sergeant Jack Kujawa made a traffic stop that resulted in a male passenger firing on the two officers injuring Sergeant Kujawa with a gunshot in the face. The gunman then exchanged fire with Officer Purdy, who was wounded in both legs and right forearm. After falling backwards, Officer Purdy achieved a sitting position and issued a fatal shot to the chest of the suspect.