Deputy Sheriff James Hughes, Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Missouri

Deputy Sheriff James Hughes

Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Missouri

End of Watch Sunday, March 12, 1933

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James Hughes

Deputy Sheriff James Hughes was shot and killed while responding to a call for service at the Cook’s Ice Cream Parlor, located at the corner of Ash Avenue and Van Horn Road (modern-day Truman Road) in Independence.

While investigating reports of an intruder, Deputy Hughes woke a sleeping 19-year-old employee and family member inside the business. The employee shot and killed Deputy Hughes, believing he was a burglar. The shooter was not charged.

Deputy Hughes was survived by his wife and parents.

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Age 35
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire

mistaken identity

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Deputy Sheriff Hughes,
On today, the 92nd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Jackson County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 12, 2025