Jefferson Davis County Sheriff's Department, Mississippi
End of Watch Friday, February 21, 1997
Add to My HeroesThomas W. Bourne
Deputy Sheriff Thomas Bourne and Deputy Sheriff James Rutland were shot and killed by a prisoner they were transporting to prison to begin a 40-year prison term.
The inmate had somehow concealed a handgun and shot them both in the head as they were driving. The patrol car did not have a cage. A female prisoner who was also being transported was not hurt.
The inmate was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to death.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour 1 year
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Sentenced to death
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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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