Sergeant James Stiner
Arizona Department of Corrections
Arizona
End of Watch: Monday, September 18, 1967
Cause: Gunfire

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

Sergeant Stiner was shot and killed after being abducted by a prisoner he was transporting from court. During the court session, the prisoner somehow was passed a handgun which he hid until his return trip to jail. During the drive he made Sergeant Stiner driver to a remote part portion of desert where he shot and killed him. The suspect later died of exposure after escaping.