Kent County Sheriff's Office, Rhode Island
End of Watch Wednesday, January 16, 1901
Add to My HeroesJames Vernon Fish
Deputy Sheriff James Fish was shot and killed in West Greenwich while attempting to arrest three men who were suspected of having been attendants at a cockfight.
Deputy Fish was taken to Rhode Island Hospital, in Providence, where he died three days later.
The suspects escaped.
Deputy Fish was survived by is wife, daughter, and parents. He is buried in Woodland Cemetery in Providence.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Sunday, January 13, 1901
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Escaped
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsDeputy Fish, it has been 123 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your years of law enforcement service.
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH
January 16, 2024
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