Racine Police Department, Wisconsin
End of Watch: Friday, January 11, 1974
Age:
Tour of Duty: 9 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: January 11, 1974
Weapon Used: Rifle; .30-.06
Suspect Info: Committed suicide
Detective James Fine was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance call.
The suspect had told the other subjects involved that he would shoot any policeman who came to the home. When Detective Fine arrived the suspect shot a .30-.06 rifle through two doors and struck Detective Fine, killing him. The man then committed suicide.
Detective Fine had served with the Racine Police Department for nine years.