Roll of Honor
Incident
Policeman James Flippo was shot and killed with his own weapon after a 30-year-old prisoner he was lodging for street fighting attacked him and took his firearm. He succumbed to his wounds the following day.
On October 25, 1936, the suspect was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 20 years in prison.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Policeman Flippo served with the Tullahoma Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Tullahoma community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Policeman Flippo.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Policeman James Flippo 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 TN, 498 of 769 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 64.8% of this state's fallen. That is 64.8 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Tullahoma Police Department, 3 of 5 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. James Flippo's cause is highlighted.
How James Flippo Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. James Flippo is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. James Flippo was killed by officer's handgun.
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