New Castle Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Thursday, May 2, 1918
Add to My HeroesJames Cucia
Officer James Cucia was shot and killed while he was attempting to arrest four suspects who were posing as federal agents selling Liberty Bonds. The suspects were also in the process of robbing a local rooming house when the shooting took place. Officer Cucia was able to return fire killing one of the suspects.
The other three suspects caught a train to Youngstown, Ohio, where they shot it out with police who cornered them in an alley. One suspect was killed. The other two escaped.
Officer Cucia was survived his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Wednesday, May 1, 1918
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Two shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsI am sure that the family of Officer James Cucia still remember and revere his name and bravery. After 100 years, we continue to salute his service and sacrifice.
Stan Jefferson
Citizen of Arizona
May 2, 2018
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