Roll of Honor
Incident
Detective Claude Jameson was shot and killed as he and other detective raided an illegal gambling game at 432 Chestnut Street.
Several of the suspects in the home opened fire on the detectives. During the ensuing shootout Detective Jameson was mortally wounded and three of the subjects were killed. A total of 10 people were arrested in connection with the raid and Detective Jameson's murder. One of the men arrested was convicted of assault with intent to murder and sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Detective Jameson had served with the Atlanta Police Department for 14 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and four sons.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Detective Jameson gave the Atlanta Police Department 14 years.
Thank you for your service to the Atlanta community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Jameson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Detective Claude J. Jameson is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In GA, 549 of 905 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.7% of this state's fallen. That is 60.7 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Atlanta Police Department, 58 of 88 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 65.9% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Claude J. Jameson's cause is highlighted.
How Claude J. Jameson Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Claude J. Jameson is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Claude J. Jameson was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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