Kent County Sheriff's Office, Rhode Island
End of Watch Wednesday, January 16, 1901
James 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.
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 5 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Fish,
On today, the 115th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Kent County.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
January 16, 2016
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