Deputy Sheriff James Harold Blair, Simpson County Sheriff's Office, Mississippi

Deputy Sheriff James Harold Blair

Simpson County Sheriff's Office, Mississippi

End of Watch Friday, June 12, 2020

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James Harold Blair

Deputy Sheriff James Blair was shot and killed while transporting a subject from an involuntary psychiatric evaluation at a mental health facility at 3087 Mississippi 13 in Mendenhall.

The evaluation had just completed, and Deputy Blair was placing the man back into the patrol car when he was attacked. The subject was able to gain control of Deputy Blair's service weapon and fatally shot him before fleeing on foot.

The man was apprehended the following day.

Deputy Blair had served in law enforcement for over 50 years. He is survived by his wife and grandsons, whom they are raising. He was predeceased by his daughter.

Bio

Age 77
Tour 50 years
Badge 25

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Apprehended

EDP, escape attempt, prisoner custody

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Grandpaw James (G-Paw),

I can’t believe it’s been 3 years since we lost you here on Earth. This world was most definitely a better (and funnier) world with you in it! You would be so proud of Braiden & Jordan, and all they are accomplishing with their baseball careers! They are both smart & make straight A’s, although Jordan is a bit more like you

Meri-Douglas Blair
Granddaughter

June 13, 2023