Buffalo Police Department, New York
End of Watch Wednesday, February 2, 1887
Add to My HeroesJames M. Shepard
Detective James Shepard was killed when a house he was in collapsed.
Detective Shepard went to the west side of the city to conduct an investigation. While at the location the weather suddenly turned violent. Heavy winds swept the area. Detective Shepard took shelter in a house that was under construction. The force of the winds caused the house to collapse, killing Detective Shepard.
Detective Shepard had served with the Buffalo Police Department for 21 years, and had once held the position of Superintendent. He was a Civil War veteran with the United States Army who was wounded during the battle of Malvern Hill and taken prisoner by the Confederate Army.
Bio
- Age 47
- Tour 21 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Structure collapse
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsDet. Shepard,
On today, the 137th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the Union Army and was wounded in action during the Civil War.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
February 2, 2024
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