Lehigh Valley Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
End of Watch Thursday, December 2, 1920
Add to My HeroesJames L. Cribbs
Lieutenant James Cribbs was shot and killed as he and other detectives attempted to apprehend several men who were stealing cases of cigarettes from a train in the railyards at Niagara Falls, New York.
The men had unloaded 22 cases of cigarettes and were preparing to load them on a truck when the officers confronted them. The subjects immediately opened fire on the officers, fatally wounding Lieutenant Cribbs.
Lieutenant Cribbs was taken to Mount St. Mary's Hospital where he died several hours later.
Lieutenant Cribbs was survived by his wife and two daughters.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location New York
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsLt. Cribbs,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice as a Law Enforcement Officer.
R.I.P.
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