Selmer Police Department, Tennessee
End of Watch Wednesday, November 1, 1933
Add to My HeroesJames Franklin Crocker
Town Marshal James Crocker was shot and killed while speaking with a citizen in front of the local Chevrolet dealership on Courtn Street in the downtown area of the town.
The occupants of a passing car opened fire on him with a shotgun. Marshal Crocker was struck in the back of the head and killed instantly. The owner of the dealership was struck in the leg and wounded.
It was believed that he was shot in retaliation for fatally shooting the son of a moonshining ring on a raid several weeks earlier.
Marshal Crocker had served with the Selmer Police Department for 20 years. He was survived by his wife, son, and three daughters.
Bio
- Age 50
- Tour 20 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Not available
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsYour heroism and service is honored today, the 78th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Rest In Peace
Phyllis Loya
Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater. Pittsburg Police Dept., eow 4/24
November 1, 2011
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