Tullahoma Police Department, Tennessee
End of Watch Sunday, September 6, 1936
Add to My HeroesJames Flippo
Policeman James Flippo was shot and killed with his own weapon after a 30-year-old prisoner he was lodging for street fighting attacked him and took his firearm. He succumbed to his wounds the following day.
On October 25, 1936, the suspect was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Bio
- Age 60
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Saturday, September 5, 1936
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Sentenced to 20 years
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