Wildlife Officer James R. Fields
Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission
Florida
End of Watch: Sunday, December 24, 1950

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, December 24, 1950
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer James Fields was accidentally shot and killed by a turkey hunter on Christmas Eve while on patrol. The ensuing investigation revealed that the suspect was hunting turkey for his Christmas dinner and mistook Officer Fields for game.

Officer Fields had been with the agency for four years. He was survived by his wife and three children.