Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Roy James was shot and killed after he and his partner arrested a man for being drunk in public. As they drove him to jail the suspect pulled out a handgun and shot and killed Officer James. He then pointed the gun at Officer James' partner who was able to knock it out of his hand and take him into custody. On December 7, 1960, the suspect, 38, was convicted of murder and sentenced to life. His prison record stated he was still in prison in 1976, with no more information beyond that year. Officer James had been with the agency for three years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two stepsons.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer James gave the Moultrie Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Moultrie community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer James.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Roy Edward James 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 GA, 548 of 903 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.7% of this state's fallen. That is 6.5 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Moultrie Police Department, 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. Roy Edward James's cause is highlighted.
How Roy Edward James Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to life
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Roy Edward James is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Roy Edward James was killed by handgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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