Yavapai County Constable's Office, Arizona
End of Watch Sunday, April 19, 1891
Add to My HeroesJames Gabriel Hawkins
Constable James Hawkins was shot and killed while escorting a prisoner to the courthouse.
The man had just been arrested for resisting arrest. As they walked to the courthouse the man suddenly pulled out a gun and shot Constable Hawkins in the chest.
The suspect was sentenced to life for Constable Hawkins' murder but was released after serving only three years.
Constable Hawkins had been employed with the Yavapai County Constable's Office for three months.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 3 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Released after three years
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsCorrection: 165 years since James was born and 135 years since he was shot and killed in the line of duty.
Matthew
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January 21, 2026
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