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Policeman James J. Duffy | Charleston Police Department, South Carolina
Charleston Police Department, South Carolina

Policeman

James J. Duffy

Charleston Police Department, South Carolina

End of Watch: Sunday, July 16, 1916

Biographical Info

Age: 42
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: July 16, 1916
Weapon Used: Handgun; .38 caliber
Suspect Info: Pardoned in 1921

Policeman James Duffy was shot and killed while responding to a call for assistance from another officer. The other officer was attempting to arrest a group of people who were causing a disturbance while joyriding in a hack.

As Policeman Duffy approached the hack one of the men inside opened fire on him with a .38 caliber pistol, striking him twice.

The suspects were taken into custody by other officers. The shooter was convicted of murder and sentenced to life. On November 1, 1921, he was pardoned by Governor Robert Cooper who stated he had his doubts as to who did the shooting.

Policeman Duffy had served with the agency for 6 years. He was survived by his wife and two daughters and is buried in St. Lawrence Cemetery, Charleston, South Carolina.