Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Missouri
End of Watch Sunday, March 12, 1933
Add to My HeroesJames Hughes
Deputy Sheriff James Hughes was shot and killed while responding to a call for service at the Cook’s Ice Cream Parlor, located at the corner of Ash Avenue and Van Horn Road (modern-day Truman Road) in Independence.
While investigating reports of an intruder, Deputy Hughes woke a sleeping 19-year-old employee and family member inside the business. The employee shot and killed Deputy Hughes, believing he was a burglar. The shooter was not charged.
Deputy Hughes was survived by his wife and parents.
Bio
- Age 35
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Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
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