Patrolman James D. Turner
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Police Department
Railroad Police
End of Watch: Friday, December 25, 1931

Biographical Info
Age: 57
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, December 25, 1931
Incident Location: Kentucky
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and wounded

Patrolman Turner was shot and killed in Richmond, Kentucky, by a suspect who had just shot and wounded two other men. The suspect was running away from the original shooting when he saw Patrolman Turner talking to a crossing watchman. The suspect opened fire without warning, striking Patrolman Turner once, and knocking him down. The suspect then shot Patrolman Turner three more times. Although mortally wounded, Patrolman Turner returned fire five times and struck the suspect once in the hand. The man was arrested and charged with murder.

Patrolman Turner had been with the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Police Department for six years and was survived by his wife and child.