Police Officer Joseph D. James, Alexandria Police Department, Louisiana

Police Officer Joseph D. James

Alexandria Police Department, Louisiana

End of Watch Friday, December 4, 1908

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Joseph D. James

Officer James was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a murder suspect. He and another officer were handcuffing the man when he was able to grab his weapon and open fire.
Officer James had been with the agency for 12 years and was survived by his wife and nine children.

Bio

Age 57
Tour 12 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Not available

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116 Years since your murder and here we are remembering your your service, heroism and your ultimate sacrifice
Never forgotten.
Rest in peace Officer James.

Elizabeth
Widow of Deputy Michael Haugen.
Riverside County Sheriffs Department

December 4, 2024