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Deputy Sheriff James Rondeau Dickinson | Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, Florida Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, Florida

Deputy Sheriff

James Rondeau Dickinson

Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, Florida

End of Watch: Tuesday, August 22, 1989

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: 9 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 8/22/1989

Weapon: Rifle

Suspect: Released after 12 years

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Deputy Dickinson was shot and killed while attempting to serve a court order on a disturbed Vietnam War veteran. The suspect was barricaded in his home and opened fire on Deputy Dickinson with high-powered rifle.

The suspect was eventually taken into custody. He was convicted of second degree murder but released after only 12 years. The man died in 2003.

Deputy Dickinson had served with the agency for 9 years.

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I was off-duty when you were gunned down, but happened to hear it all go down on the scanner. I'll never forget how my heart stopped momentarily as yours was stopping for good. Keep the peace, brother. Thank you for serving..

(former) Officer John Brooks
North Palm Beach DPS (police division)
August 22, 2011

 

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