Charleston Police Department
South Carolina
End of Watch: Sunday, July 16, 1916
Cause: Gunfire
Biographical Info
Age: 42
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: Not available Policeman James Duffy was shot and killed while responding to a call for assistance from another officer. The other officer was attempting to arrest a group of people who were causing a disturbance while joyriding in a hack.
As Policeman Duffy approached the hack one of the men inside opened fire on him with a .38 caliber pistol, striking him twice.
The suspects were taken into custody by other officers.
Policeman Duffy had served with the agency for 6 years. He was survived by his wife and two daughters. | 
