Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff James Bevis was shot and killed by two suspects who had just robbed a convenience store in Malone. One of the suspects gained control of Deputy Bevis' gun and shot him. Both suspects were convicted of murder and sentenced to 25 years to life.
Survivors
Deputy Bevis was a veteran of the Vietnam War and was survived by his wife and two children.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Deputy Sheriff Bevis served with the Jackson County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Marianna community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
James Arthur Bevis served in the United States military before joining law enforcement. Full service record available on salute.nw.
Deputy Sheriff James Arthur Bevis 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 FL, 539 of 1,008 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53.5% of this state's fallen. That is 0.7 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Jackson County Sheriff's Office, 8 of 9 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 88.9% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. James Arthur Bevis's cause is highlighted.
How James Arthur Bevis Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to life
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. James Arthur Bevis is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. James Arthur Bevis was killed by officer's handgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
8 officers from Jackson County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
