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Detective James David Mandrell | Sumner County Sheriff's Department, Tennessee Sumner County Sheriff's Department, Tennessee

Detective

James David Mandrell

Sumner County Sheriff's Department, Tennessee

End of Watch: Tuesday, June 28, 1988

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 44

Tour: 12 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 6/28/1988

Weapon: Rifle; .30-.06

Suspect: Not available

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Detective Mandrell was shot and killed in an ambush while working undercover on a cattle rustling case. As he entered a barn he was shot in the back by a juvenile suspect who was hiding in a stable approximately ten feet away. After falling to the ground the suspect walked up to him and shot him again in the face with a 30-06 rifle.
Detective Mandrell had been with the agency for 12 years and was survived by his wife and two daughters.

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As a child my uncle James David was My "Real Life Hero", whenever I was with him and he would take me for a ride in his patrol car when he was still a Patrol Deputy, I felt invinsible and proud and most of all loved. Even after ALL of the years that have passed since we spoke last, A "Real Life Hero" he Remains in my Soul. R.I.P. James David, You are missed and I Love You. I'll see ya soon

Jody Mandrell
Nephew
April 14, 2012

 

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