Moultrie Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch: Saturday, August 13, 1960
Age: 36
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: August 13, 1960
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life
Officer Roy James was shot and killed after he and his partner arrested a man for being drunk in public. As they drove him to jail the suspect pulled out a handgun and shot and killed Officer James. He then pointed the gun at Officer James' partner who was able to knock it out of his hand and take him into custody.
On December 7, 1960, the suspect, 38, was convicted of murder and sentenced to life. His prison record stated he was still in prison in 1976, with no more information beyond that year.
Officer James had been with the agency for three years. He was survived by his wife and two stepsons.