John Arthur Adair was a 31-year-old Oxnard Police Department officer who was shot and killed on October 7, 1980, while responding to a domestic dispute. No other suspects or arrests followed because the primary suspect died at the scene.

Officer Adair’s wife was on a ride-along and witnessed the shooting. He left behind his wife and two children, and one child later became an Oxnard police officer. His death is remembered as a significant loss for the department and the community.

If anyone knew Officer Adair or has additional details about the October 7, 1980 call, please share information that could help preserve the record of his service.