Patrolman James Monroe McGaha, Hueytown Police Department, Alabama

Patrolman James Monroe McGaha

Hueytown Police Department, Alabama

End of Watch Saturday, June 24, 1989

James Monroe McGaha

Patrolman McGaha was struck and killed by a vehicle as he struggled with a drunk pedestrian. Patrolman McGaha was attempting to remove the pedestrian from the roadway when the man began to struggle. A vehicle struck both men, killing them.

Patrolman McGaha had served with the Hueytown Police Department for 15 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

Age 40
Tour 15 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile
Offender Not available

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Your family still remembers you fondly, Jimmy. We were all so proud of you and you'll forever be in my thoughts and prayers.

Nancy Walsh, Cousin
November 1, 2015

Nan Walsh, Dispatcher
Missouri

November 1, 2015