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Police Officer Joseph D. James | Alexandria Police Department, Louisiana
Alexandria Police Department, Louisiana

Police Officer

Joseph D. James

Alexandria Police Department, Louisiana

End of Watch: Friday, December 4, 1908

Biographical Info

Age: 57
Tour of Duty: 12 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: December 4, 1908
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer James was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a murder suspect. He and another officer were handcuffing the man when he was able to grab his weapon and open fire.
Officer James had been with the agency for 12 years and was survived by his wife and nine children.