Deputy Sheriff James A. Lovelace, Lawrence County Sheriff's Department, Tennessee

Deputy Sheriff James A. Lovelace

Lawrence County Sheriff's Department, Tennessee

End of Watch Sunday, July 18, 1982

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James A. Lovelace

Deputy Sheriff James Lovelace was accidentally shot and killed during a departmental training exercise. He and another deputy were practicing a disarming technique when the firearm discharged and struck Deputy Lovelace in the chest.

Deputy Lovelace had served with the Lawrence County Sheriff's Department for one year. He was survived by his wife and children.

Bio

Age 24
Tour 1 year
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)

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Deputy Sheriff Lovelace,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Lawrence County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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United States Border Patrol

July 18, 2022