Detective James E. Anderson, San Antonio Police Department, Texas

Detective James E. Anderson

San Antonio Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Tuesday, July 1, 1975

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James E. Anderson

Detective James Anderson was shot and killed when he responded to an officer down call at 423 Pike Road in San Antonio.

The officer who had just been wounded had responded to the scene of a domestic dispute. An intoxicated man had just shot at two of his sons, wounding one of them, and then wounded the responding officer.

Detective Anderson responded to the scene, and as he exited his patrol car, he was shot in the head by the suspect, who was armed with a .243 caliber rifle with a scope. The suspect committed suicide later in the day.

Detective Anderson was a United States Army veteran of the Korean War and had served with the San Antonio Police Department for 18 years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, son, parents, two sisters, and three brothers.

Bio

Age 39
Tour 18 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Rifle; .243 caliber
Offender Committed suicide

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Det. Anderson,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army in Korea during the Cold War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 1, 2025