South Carolina State Dispensary Commission, South Carolina
End of Watch Saturday, February 22, 1908
Add to My HeroesJames P. Farmer
Dispensary Constable James Farmer was shot and killed as he and another constable served a search warrant at a blind tiger at 1216 Gadsden Street in Columbia.
The proprietor of the location refused to let them into the building after claiming that several women were getting dressed. As the other constable forced his way through the door the man opened fire with a sawed-off Winchester rifle, striking Constable Farmer. The man was arrested moments later by a Columbia police officer who was nearby.
Constable Farmer was taken to a local hospital where he died a short time later.
Constable Farmer was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle; Winchester
- Offender Charged with murder
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