Deputy Sheriff James Baker, Clay County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky

Deputy Sheriff James Baker

Clay County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky

End of Watch Sunday, February 24, 1924

James Baker

Deputy James Baker succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained two weeks earlier while attempting to make an arrest.

He was taken to a hospital in Berea, Kentucky, for surgery but died on February 24th.

Bio

Age 37
Tour Not available
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Wednesday, February 13, 1924
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Not available

Most Recent Reflection

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Deputy Sheriff Baker,
On today, the 94th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Clay County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy,

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

February 24, 2018