Detective James R. Fine, Racine Police Department, Wisconsin

Detective James R. Fine

Racine Police Department, Wisconsin

End of Watch Friday, January 11, 1974

James R. Fine

Detective Fine was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance call. The suspect had told the other subjects involved that he would shoot any policeman who came to the home. When Detective Fine arrived the suspect shot a .30-.06 rifle through two doors and struck Detective Fine, killing him. The man then committed suicide.

Detective Fine had served with the Racine Police Department for 9 years.

Bio

Age Not available
Tour 9 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Rifle; .30-.06
Offender Committed suicide

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I regret the loss of Detective Fine. I am sure the Fine family remember him as a man of honor. God DOES ultimately have a purpose in allowing this good man's death, and I am gratified his family recognizes it. There are many who read this who stand with you.

Stan Jefferson
Citizen of Arizona

January 11, 2017