Deputy Sheriff Jim Collins

Deputy Sheriff Jim Collins | Bell County Sheriff's Department, Kentucky
Bell County Sheriff's Department, Kentucky
Deputy Sheriff Jim Collins

Bell County Sheriff's Department, Kentucky

End of Watch Wednesday, July 4, 1923

Jim Collins

Deputy Sheriff Jim Collins was shot and killed while investigating the sounds of gunfire.

He was on duty at a local picnic area during Fourth of July celebrations when he heard the gunfire in the distance. He wad driven to the location and as he exited his vehicle two men immediately shot him before he could even draw his gun.

One of the subjects was sentenced to only two years in prison.

Bio

  • Age 53
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Handgun
  • Offender Sentenced to two years
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Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
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July 13, 2015

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