Officer James J. Shaw, Mobile Police Department, Alabama

Officer James J. Shaw

Mobile Police Department, Alabama

End of Watch Sunday, December 21, 1924

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James J. Shaw

Officer Jim Shaw was stabbed to death while attempting to arrest a burglar who had broke into a local grocery store. Officer Shaw managed to fire at the suspect as he fled the scene. The 46-year-old suspect was later found at his home in his bed, dead from three gunshot wounds.

Officer Shaw had served with the Mobile Police Department for only 18 months. He was survived by his wife and six children.

Bio

Age 28
Tour 1 year, 6 months
Badge 78

Incident Details

Cause Stabbed
Weapon Edged weapon; Knife
Offender Shot and killed

burglary

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Officer Shaw,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Mobile.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

December 21, 2024