Deputy Sheriff William P. James

Deputy Sheriff William P. James | Live Oak County Sheriff's Department, Texas
Live Oak County Sheriff's Department, Texas
Deputy Sheriff William P. James

Live Oak County Sheriff's Department, Texas

End of Watch Saturday, October 6, 1917

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William P. James

Deputy James was shot and killed following an arrest of a man for evading the selective service draft. As he escorted the man to jail Deputy James shot and mortally wounded him when he produced a pistol. The suspect managed to return fire killing Deputy James.

Deputy James had been with the agency for ten years.

Bio

  • Age 56
  • Tour 10 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Handgun; Pistol
  • Offender Shot and killed
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Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

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