Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Jackson and Sheriff McDonald were attempting to take a subject into custody when the subject opened fire with a rifle.
After arriving at the subject's farm, Sheriff McDonald approached the rear door and was shot by the subject from the doorway. Deputy Jackson was still in the police car and was shot through the door immediately after Sheriff McDonald was killed.
The subject escaped after shooting the officers. A manhunt for the subject was initiated by other officers, and the subject was located after an overnight search. The subject shot and killed himself as the officers closed in.
Sheriff McDonald had known the subject for a number of years, and the subject reportedly suffered from a mental disability.
The subject escaped after shooting the officers. A manhunt for the subject was initiated by other officers, and the subject was located after an overnight search. The subject shot and killed himself as the officers closed in.
Thank you for your service and rest in peace always knowing that your sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo Delaware State Police (Retired) November 8th, 2020
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Jackson served with the Washington County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Akron community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Jackson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy James Leslie Jackson 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 CO, 235 of 360 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 65.3% of this state's fallen. That is 65.3 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Washington County Sheriff's Office, 2 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. James Leslie Jackson's cause is highlighted.
How James Leslie Jackson Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. James Leslie Jackson is highlighted in Nov.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. James Leslie Jackson was killed by rifle.
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