Decatur County Sheriff's Office, Georgia
End of Watch Tuesday, October 28, 1980
James M. West, Sr.
Lieutenant James West was stabbed to death by a female mental patient. The woman's family had requested assistance in transporting the woman to a state mental hospital and Lieutenant West responded to the home. The woman was committed to a state hospital.
Lieutenant West had served with the agency for 16 years. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 56
- Tour 16 years
- Badge 685-C
Incident Details
- Cause Stabbed
- Weapon Edged weapon; Knife
- Offender Committed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 14 ReflectionsA great man and officer that was highly respected in the community.
Mark Swicord
August 19, 2014
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