Deputy Sheriff James Albert Kempson
Coweta County Sheriff's Office
Georgia
End of Watch: Saturday, May 14, 1921

Biographical Info
Age: 39
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Wednesday, May 11, 1921
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Deputy James Kempson was shot and killed while attempting to serve a warrant on a man wanted for theft. The suspect opened fire on him, striking him five times. The man then took Deputy Kempson's gun and shot him several more times as he lay in a ditch.

Deputy Kempson was taken to his home where he succumbed to his wounds four days later.

Deputy Kempson had served with the agency for 2 years. He was survived by his wife and four children.