Patrolman James S. Holmes
Memphis Police Department
Tennessee
End of Watch: Tuesday, September 21, 1920

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 78

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: Tuesday, September 21, 1920
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Holmes was stuck by a vehicle and killed while directing traffic at the corner of Main Street and Gayoso Street. Officer Holmes motioned a large truck through the intersection. The truck was attempting a wide angle turn and had to go very slow. While the truck was turning, Patrolman Holmes noticed a pedestrian who was unable to cross the street because of cars making right turns. Patrolman Holmes raised his hand to stop traffic and his sleeve caught on the bed of the turing truck. He was pulled under the wheels of the truck and killed.