Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff James Sutton and Deputy Sheriff Allen Scribner were shot and killed in Brimley while transporting a prisoner to the county jail.
The man, who was wanted for committing a murder, was handcuffed to one of the deputies but had his other hand free. He was able to draw a concealed handgun and shot both deputies, killing them. He was able to flee the scene and was never apprehended.
Thank you for your service and please know that no passage of time can ever erase your sacrifice. Rest in peace always.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo Delaware State Police (Retired) June 6th, 2021
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Sutton served with the Chippewa County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Sault Ste. Marie community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Sutton.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff James Sutton 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 MI, 426 of 719 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 59.2% of this state's fallen. That is 59.2 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Chippewa County Sheriff's Office, 2 of 2 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 Sutton's cause is highlighted.
How James Sutton Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. James Sutton is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. James Sutton was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
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