Patrolman James Ballard
Columbus Division of Police
Ohio
End of Watch: Monday, November 9, 1914

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: 179

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, November 9, 1914
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: One sentenced to death

Patrolman Ballard was shot and killed while responding to a burglary in progress at a tavern at the intersection of Oak Street and Parsons Avenue. The suspect escaped with an accomplice but both were apprehended 48 hours later. The shooter was sentenced to death and the accomplice was sentenced to life.

On July 15, 1915, the shooter's death sentence was commuted to life. On July 25, 1932, he was pardoned by Governor George White because he was in imminent danger of death. He died from heart disease five days later.

Patrolman Ballard had been with the agency for one year.