Police Officer James E. Meeks Jr.
Detroit Police Department
Michigan
End of Watch: Friday, May 20, 1960

Biographical Info
Age: 32
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, May 20, 1960
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Officer Meeks was shot and killed while responding to a robbery in progress. He and his partner were pulling into their precinct when they were dispatched to the call.

When the officers arrived at the scene Officer Meeks exited the car and was immediately confronted by the armed suspect. Officer Meeks was able to shoot the suspect several times, but was fatally shot in the chest. The suspect was then shot and killed by the other officer as he reached for his weapon.

Officer Meeks was a US Navy veteran of the Korean War. He was assigned to the Youth Bureau. He was survived by his wife and two sons.