Stanton Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Add to My HeroesJames Traver Kirk
Detective James Kirk suffered a fatal heart attack following a struggle with an armed subject.
He had responded to back up other officers dealing with the non-compliant subject. After running to the officers a struggle ensued before the man was taken into custody.
The following day Detective Kirk had gone to the Powell County Courthouse to obtain a search warrant on an unrelated case. As he was leaving the courthouse he suddenly collapsed outside of the building. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Detective Kirk had served in law enforcement in Powell County for 18 years. He is survived by his wife, four daughters, grandson, mother, and sister.
Bio
- Age 40
- Tour 18 years
- Badge 191
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
- Incident Date Monday, February 10, 2020
- Weapon Person
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 87 ReflectionsMy deepest condolences!
Dawn Tarlip
September 28, 2020
Recent LODD Deaths
School Resource Officer Johnny Patterson
Lee County School District Police Department, MS
EOW: January 21, 2022
Police Officer Jason Rivera
New York City Police Department, NY
EOW: January 21, 2022
Police Officer Tyler Lenehan
Elk Grove Police Department, CA
EOW: January 21, 2022
Investigator Steven Ray Finley
Madison County Sheriff's Office, AL
EOW: January 14, 2022
Deportation Officer William Hayes
United States Department of Homeland Security - Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Office of Enforcement and Removal Operations, US
EOW: January 3, 2022
Corporal Ernest M. Robinson
Wayne County Sheriff's Office, MI
EOW: January 18, 2022
Chief of Police Don Riffe
Jefferson College Police Department, MO
EOW: January 20, 2022
Police Officer Corille Jones
Memphis Police Department, TN
EOW: January 20, 2022
Police Officer Jesus "Chuy" Lara
Casa Grande Police Department, AZ
EOW: January 4, 2022