County Ranger James A. Mercer

County Ranger James A. Mercer | Pima County Sheriff's Department, Arizona
Pima County Sheriff's Department, Arizona
County Ranger James A. Mercer

Pima County Sheriff's Department, Arizona

End of Watch Friday, December 11, 1914

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James 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
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Ranger 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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