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Deputy Constable James Casey | Calaveras County Constable's Office, California
Calaveras County Constable's Office, California

Deputy Constable

James Casey

Calaveras County Constable's Office, California

End of Watch: Sunday, July 26, 1903

Biographical Info

Age: 31
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: July 26, 1903
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Executed

Deputy Constable James Casey was shot and killed after arresting a suspect for public intoxication and creating a disturbance.

As the suspect was being escorted to jail, the man produced a handgun and shot Deputy Constable Casey in the chest, killing him.

The suspect fled the scene but was apprehended a short time later. He was convicted of Deputy Constable Casey's murder and executed.

Deputy Constable Casey had served with the Calaveras County Constable's Office for 5 years.