Savannah Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch: Monday, January 22, 1934
Age: 44
Tour of Duty: 16 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: January 22, 1934
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Executed in 1934
Patrolman James Roughen was shot in the back and killed while attempting to stop an illegal poker game.
The suspect was arrested, convicted of murder, and executed in the electric chair on November 15, 1934.
Patrolman Roughen had served with the Savannah Police Department for 16 years. He was survived by his wife and seven children.