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Deputy Sheriff James M. Alexander | Washington County Sheriff's Office, Idaho
Washington County Sheriff's Office, Idaho

Deputy Sheriff

James M. Alexander

Washington County Sheriff's Office, Idaho

End of Watch: Saturday, December 25, 1965

Biographical Info

Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: December 25, 1965
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Convicted of manslaughter

Deputy Sheriff James Alexander was shot and killed while attempting to write a citation to a bar owner for operating during prohibited hours.

He had cited the man in the past. As he entered the bar he was ambushed by the bar owner who was standing behind the counter. The subject was convicted of manslaughter and released from prison after serving only a few years.

Deputy Alexander was survived by his wife, daughter, and son.