Milwaukee Police Department, Wisconsin
End of Watch Monday, March 21, 1966
Add to My HeroesJames J. Rivers
Officer James Rivers was shot and killed while responding to a robbery. When he arrived at the scene, he observed the suspect entering a taxi cab and ordered him to stop. The suspect produced a 9-mm handgun and exchanged shots with Officer Rivers. Officer Rivers was struck in the head but was able to shoot the suspect as well.
The suspect was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life on July 24, 1966. He received an additional 30 years for armed robbery.
Officer Rivers had been with the Milwaukee Police Department for nine years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 9 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; 9 mm
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 15 ReflectionsOfficer Rivers wife was expecting their third child, when he was killed. The child was born, two months premature, and passed at 1 day old.
Kim Robinson
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