Deputy Sheriff James Lucas
Coahoma County Sheriff's Office
Mississippi
End of Watch: Friday, January 11, 1901

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

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, January 11, 1901
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Deputy Sheriff James Lucas was shot and killed from ambush near Friar's Point by a bootlegger. The officer had a warrant for the mans arrest, and was on his way to serve it when the suspect shot him. A posse captured the suspect later that same day.