Roll of Honor
James Jackson Hunt
Incident
Constable Hunt succumbed to a stab wound sustained one month earlier while attempting to make an arrest for burglary. He had located the suspect in front of a local cafe and placed him under arrest.
As he walked him towards his vehicle, the suspect's father and brother attempted to free him by pulling him away from the constable. In an effort to keep his prisoner, Constable Hunt struck the father on the head with his pistol. A large struggle ensued involving the three suspects, Constable Hunt, his son and companions. During the struggle Constable Hunt was stabbed in the side.
He was transported to Beeville Hospital where he remained until his death. On November 10, 1942, the suspect, 70, was convicted of murder with malice and sentenced to 2 to 5 years in prison. He died in prison on July 7, 1944.
Constable Hunt was survived by his wife and at least one son.
He was transported to Beeville Hospital where he remained until his death. On November 10, 1942, the suspect, 70, was convicted of murder with malice and sentenced to 2 to 5 years in prison. He died in prison on July 7, 1944.
Survivors
Constable Hunt was survived by his wife and at least one son.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Constable Hunt served with the San Patricio County Constable's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Sinton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable Hunt.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Constable James Jackson Hunt is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In TX, 1,463 of 2,421 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.4% of this state's fallen. That is 6.2 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. James Jackson Hunt's cause is highlighted.
How James Jackson Hunt Compares
Offender Outcome
Died in prison
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. James Jackson Hunt is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. James Jackson Hunt was killed by edged weapon; knife.