Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Tuesday, May 21, 1974
Add to My HeroesJames A. Allen
Deputy Sheriff James Allen suffered a fatal heart attack while struggling with an inmate at the old Hillsborough County Jail at 1301 Morgan Street.
Deputy Allen had served with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office for nine years.
Bio
- Age 55
- Tour 9 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
- Weapon Person
- Offender Not available
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"Blessed are the peacemakers,
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of God." Matthew 5:9
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