Pocahontas Police Department, Arkansas
End of Watch Sunday, March 14, 1982
Add to My HeroesJames R. Hand
Sergeant Hand was shot and killed at the Pocahontas Police Station by a juvenile perched in a nearby tree with a high-powered rifle. Another officer was able to return fire and killed the suspect.
Sergeant Hand was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 47
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle
- Offender Shot and killed
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