Policeman James Flippo, Tullahoma Police Department, Tennessee

Policeman James Flippo

Tullahoma Police Department, Tennessee

End of Watch Sunday, September 6, 1936

James Flippo

Policeman James Flippo was shot and killed with his own weapon after a prisoner he was lodging attacked him and took his firearm.

He succumbed to his wounds the following day.

Bio

Age Not available
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Saturday, September 5, 1936
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Apprehended

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 77th 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.

Time never dimishes respect, and your memory will always be honored and revered

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

January 1, 2012