Patrolman James William Hill

Patrolman James William Hill | Jackson Police Department, Mississippi Patrolman James William Hill | Jackson Police Department, Mississippi
Jackson Police Department, Mississippi
Patrolman James William Hill | Jackson Police Department, Mississippi
Patrolman James William Hill | Jackson Police Department, Mississippi
Patrolman James William Hill

Jackson Police Department, Mississippi

End of Watch Friday, January 12, 1940

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James William Hill

Patrolman James Hill was killed in a motorcycle crash near 1704 North State Street.

He was driving to patrol the area near the Duling School while students walked to school in the morning. His motorcycle collided with a vehicle in the roadway and he was thrown to the ground. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries later in the afternoon.

Patrolman Hill was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the Jackson Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife, son, parents, three brothers, and five sisters.

Bio

  • Age 35
  • Tour 5 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Motorcycle crash

routine driving

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Patrolman Hill,
On today, the 84th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Navy.

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BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

January 12, 2024

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