Roll of Honor
Incident
Town Marshal James Wright was shot and killed while raiding a gambling resort in Rogersville.
A man in one of the rooms opened fire on Marshal Wright as he was being arrested. Despite his wounds, Marshal Wright returned fire and killed the subject.
Town Marshal Wright, On today, the 117th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Rogersville.
BPA Mike Casey United States Border Patrol(Retired) February 13th, 2024
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Town Marshal Wright served with the Rogersville Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Rogersville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Town Marshal Wright.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Town Marshal James Wright 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 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 10.6 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Rogersville Police Department, 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 Wright's cause is highlighted.
How James Wright Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. James Wright is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. James Wright was killed by handgun.
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