Meridian Police Department, Mississippi
End of Watch Sunday, October 28, 1888
James Madison Collins
Patrolman James Collins was shot and killed while making a gambling raid.
His brother, Deputy Walter Collins, was shot and killed in the line of duty on January 8, 1884, while serving with the Taylor County, Texas, Sheriff's Department.
Patrolman Collins was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
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Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsYour sacrifice will never be forgotten! Thank you for your dedicated service to the Citizens of and City of Meridian! Continue to Rest in Peace Officer Collins.
Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. John 15:13
"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of GOD." Matthew 5:9
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