Sheriff James Davis McKinnie, Jr., Hardeman County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee

Sheriff James Davis McKinnie, Jr.

Hardeman County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee

End of Watch Friday, July 26, 1974

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James Davis McKinnie, Jr.

Sheriff James McKinnie was killed when the patrol car he was riding in was struck by a drunk driver at the intersection of Highway 100 and Vildo Road.

The driver of the other vehicle was arrested and charged with second degree murder, driving while intoxicated, and failing to yield right of way.

Sheriff McKinnie was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and had served as sheriff for two years. He was survived by his wife and eight children. His wife was appointed to complete his term as sheriff.

Sheriff McKinnie is buried in Hebron Cemetery, Bolivar, Tennessee.

Bio

Age 50
Tour 2 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Charged with murder

Impaired Driver

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Sheriff McKinnie,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country when you served with the U.S. Army during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 26, 2024

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