Special Agent James Lee David, Missouri Pacific Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

Special Agent James Lee David

Missouri Pacific Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

End of Watch Thursday, May 17, 1923

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James Lee David

Special James James David was shot and killed in the Missouri Pacific Railroad freight yards in Leavenworth, Kansas, when he and his partner encountered two men breaking into a boxcar.

The agents were patrolling the yards due to a recent rash of thefts boxcars. The two men fled and were never apprehended.

Agent David was survived by his wife and two daughters.

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Age 41
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Location Kansas
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Not available

larceny

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Agent David,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice as a Law Enforcement Officer.

R.I.P.
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May 17, 2023