Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer James Coleman and Assistant Chief George Krauss were shot and killed after arresting two drunk males at a local bar. The two officers had been sent to the bar after receiving reports that two truckers were drunk and causing a disturbance. As Officer Coleman walked the two suspects to the police car the bar owner began arguing with Assistant Chief Krauss. Assistant Chief Krauss broke off the argument and started walking towards the car and Officer Coleman. The bar owner suddenly opened fire on Assistant Chief Krauss. The round went through him, killing him instantly, and then struck Officer Coleman in the stomach. Officer Coleman then returned fire, fatally wounding the suspect, but was also struck again in the hand and shoulder. Officer Coleman was taken to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds five days later. Officer Coleman was survived by his wife, three sons, and daughter. He was buried in Palmetto Cemetery.
Survivors
Officer Coleman was survived by his wife, three sons, and daughter.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Coleman gave the Glynn County Police Department 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Brunswick community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Coleman.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer James Corbett Coleman 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 Glynn County Police Department, 4 of 4 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 Corbett Coleman's cause is highlighted.
How James Corbett Coleman Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. James Corbett Coleman is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. James Corbett Coleman was killed by gun; unknown type.
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