Deputy James Edgar Hillberry
Broward County Sheriff's Office
Florida
End of Watch: Friday, December 4, 1964

Biographical Info
Age: 30
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, December 4, 1964
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life

Deputy Hillberry was shot and killed after stopping a car for a traffic violation. The driver began to struggle with him and was able to gain control of his gun. The suspect shot him in the stomach, inflicting a fatal wound.

The suspect then turned the weapon on a reserve officer who was riding with Deputy Hillberry before fleeing the area. He was arrested a short time later in West Palm Beach. The man was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison.

Deputy Hillberry was survived by his wife, three children and a brother.