Bristol Police Department, Connecticut
End of Watch Thursday, January 16, 1930
Add to My HeroesJames McNamee
Officer McNamee was shot and killed after stopping a vehicle containing several robbery suspects. During the stop one of the suspects shot Officer McNamee in the back. The suspects fled but were all apprehended. The 19-year-old shooter was sentenced to life in prison. In 1948 state officials recommended to the parole board that his term be reduced.
Officer McNamee was a WWI veteran and had been with the agency for just under 10 years. He was survived by his mother and five siblings.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour 10 years
- Badge 7
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .38 caliber
- Offender Sentenced to life
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