Portland Police Bureau, Oregon
End of Watch: Tuesday, November 30, 1915
Age: 38
Tour of Duty: 7 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Date of Incident: November 30, 1915
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer James Gill was accidentally shot and killed when his revolver fell from its holster and discharged when it struck the floor.
The accident occurred inside of the police station at 340 Russell Street.
Officer Gill had served with the Portland Bureau of Police for seven years. He was survived by his wife and young daughter.