Jefferson Davis County Sheriff's Department, Mississippi
End of Watch Friday, February 21, 1997
Thomas W. Bourne
Deputy Bourne and Deputy James Rutland were shot and killed by a prisoner they were transporting to prison to begin a 40-year prison term. The suspect had somehow concealed a handgun and shot them both in the head as they were driving. The patrol did not have a cage. A female prisoner who was also being transported was not hurt.
The suspect was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to death for the two murders.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour 1 year
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Apprehended
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Deputy Sheriff James P. Rutland
Jefferson Davis County Sheriff's Department, MS
EOW: February 21, 1997
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View all 17 ReflectionsDeputy Bourne thank you for your service to our great state. We will never forget your memory and sacrifice. God bless.
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