Patrolman James Purdon
Louisville Police Department
Kentucky
End of Watch: Saturday, July 27, 1901

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Fire
Date of Incident: Not available
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Purdon was killed in a fire at a photographic supply company as he attempted to rescue residents who lived in apartments above the supply company. Patrolman Purdon made his way to the upper floors in an attempt to rescue the residents, but was over come by smoke and died in the fire.