Police Officer James Russell Sorrow
Greenville Police Department
South Carolina
End of Watch: Thursday, September 19, 1996

Biographical Info
Age: 26
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, September 19, 1996
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life w/out parole

Officer Sorrow was shot and killed while attempting to serve a felony warrant on a 20-year-old subject. The suspect fled on foot and was pursued by Officer Sorrow. During the chase the suspect ambushed him from behind a shed. The suspect shot Officer Sorrow numerous times, striking him twice in the face, buttocks, and four times in the back of the head.

Officer Sorrow had served with the agency for 4 years. He is survived by his wife and five month old son.