Bio & Incident Details
Age: 31
Tour: 5 years
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 7/26/1903
Weapon: Handgun
Suspect: Executed
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Deputy Constable James Casey was shot and killed after arresting a suspect for public intoxication and creating a disturbance.
As the suspect was being escorted to jail, the man produced a handgun and shot Deputy Constable Casey in the chest, killing him.
The suspect fled the scene but was apprehended a short time later. He was convicted of Deputy Constable Casey's murder and executed.
Deputy Constable Casey had served with the Calaveras County Constable's Office for 5 years.
