Lawrenceburg Police Department, Indiana
End of Watch Tuesday, February 7, 1961
Add to My HeroesJames C. Ratliff
Patrolman James Ratliff was shot and killed while at the scene of a domestic disturbance at the Wilson Oil Company.
As Patrolman Ratliff approached an occupied vehicle at the business, a male subject opened fire with a handgun, striking him. Patrolman Ratliff was pronounced dead on arrival at Dearborn County Hospital.
The suspect was charged and convicted of Patrolman Ratliff's murder.
Patrolman Ratliff had served with the Lawrenceburg Police Department for one year. He was survived by his wife and several children.
Bio
- Age 52
- Tour 1 year
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Convicted of murder
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