Shelby County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee
End of Watch Monday, October 29, 1917
James C. Nelson
Deputy Nelson was shot and killed by an escaping prisoner in the county jail. He was on night watch when he heard a disturbance and went to investigate. Several prisoners told him that another prisoner escaped. He went back to his office to retrieve his weapon. The escapee was in the office and Deputy Nelson with his own gun.
Deputy Nelson had been with the agency for 15 years and was survived by his wife and four children.
Bio
- Age 58
- Tour 15 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Not available
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