Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer James Tucker was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a drunk railroad watchman on King Street around 9:00 p.m. The suspect also wounded another officer before being shot and killed by the officer. Officer Tucker was transported to his home, where he succumbed to his wounds the next day. Officer Tucker had served with the Greenville Police Department for 16 years.
Survivors
He was survived by three children.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Tucker gave the Greenville Police Department 16 years.
Thank you for your service to the Greenville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Tucker.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer James Patrick Tucker 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 SC, 272 of 441 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.7% of this state's fallen. That is 61.7 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Greenville Police Department, 11 of 12 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 91.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. James Patrick Tucker's cause is highlighted.
How James Patrick Tucker Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. James Patrick Tucker is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. James Patrick Tucker was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
11 officers from Greenville Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
