Paducah Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch: Friday, November 9, 1894
Age: 35
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Date of Incident: November 9, 1894
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Police Officer James Phelps suffered a fatal heart attack while assisting at the scene of a fire.
Officer Phelps had rushed into the burning building to help search it for anyone trapped inside. He collapsed after exiting the building and died.
Officer Phelps had served with the Paducah Police Department for four years. He was survived by his wife and three children.