Pima County Sheriff's Department, Arizona
End of Watch Friday, December 11, 1914
Add to My HeroesJames A. Mercer
Ranger James Mercer succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained 9 days earlier when he was shot while trying to arrest a suspected cattle rustler near Pantano, Arizona. The suspect fled to Mexico and it is unknown if he was ever arrested.
Ranger Mercer had been with the agency for just under 6 years and was survived by his wife, two brothers, and two sisters.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour 6 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Wednesday, December 2, 1914
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsRanger Mercer,
On today, the 101st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Pima County.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
December 11, 2015
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