Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman James Culpepper was shot and killed by a man he attempted to arrest for illegal gambling. Patrolman Culpepper managed to return fire killing his assailant.
Survivors
Patrolman Culpepper was survived by his wife and seven children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Culpepper served with the Meridian Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Meridian community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Culpepper.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman James H. Culpepper 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 MS, 243 of 350 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 69.4% of this state's fallen. That is 69.4 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Meridian Police Department, 5 of 5 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. James H. Culpepper's cause is highlighted.
How James H. Culpepper Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. James H. Culpepper is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. James H. Culpepper was killed by gun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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