Patrolman James Lee Mobley
Dayton Police Department
Ohio
End of Watch: Sunday, January 25, 1970

Biographical Info
Age: 22
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, January 25, 1970
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to death

Patrolman Mobley was shot and killed while he and his partner responded to a stabbing call. While en route to the scene they spotted a possible suspect. They stopped and placed the suspect in the back of the vehicle, then continued on to the scene. While they were driving the suspect pulled out a handgun and shot both officers in the back, fatally wounding Patrolman Mobley. His partner returned fire seriously wounding the suspect. His partner recovered from his wound.

The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to death on March 25, 1971. He died in prison on November 12, 1971, from kidney disease.

Patrolman Mobley had served with the agency for 1 year. He was survived by his parents, brother, and two sisters.