Peoria Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Saturday, July 13, 1912
Add to My HeroesJames Skinner
Sergeant James Skinner was shot and killed while he and his partner were arresting one of two drunken men who were fighting each other on Green Street.
As the officers were handcuffing the suspect a struggle ensued and the suspect hit Sergeant Skinner's partner's hand causing his revolver he was holding to discharge, striking Sergeant Skinner.
Sergeant Skinner was survived by his wife and children.
Bio
- Age 50
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Not available
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