Town Marshal James W. "Jim" Hammond

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Statham Police Department, Georgia
Town Marshal James W. Town Marshal James W.
Town Marshal James W. "Jim" Hammond

Statham Police Department, Georgia

End of Watch Friday, February 1, 1907

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James W. "Jim" Hammond

Town Marshal Jim Hammond was shot and killed by a subject he had found sleeping on the railroad tracks.

When the man woke up he produced a handgun and shot Marshal Hammond in the chest, killing him. He was arrested and charged with Marshal Hammond's murder. He was convicted of voluntary manslaughter and sentenced to 20 years.

Bio

  • Age 37
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Handgun
  • Offender Sentenced to 20 years

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Town Marshal Hammond, rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 6, 2019

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