Chief of Police James Shumate
LaFollette Police Department
Tennessee
End of Watch: Sunday, February 20, 1898

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

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, February 20, 1898
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Chief Shumate was shot and killed while attempting to arrest an intoxicated man. During the arrest the suspect produced a revolver and shot Chief Shumate. Despite being mortally wounded, the chief was able to raise to his knees and shot the suspect four times, killing him.