James C. Gill
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Officer

James C. Gill

Portland Police Bureau — Portland, OR
Accident
End of Watch November 30, 1915
Age 38
Tour of Duty 7 yrs
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Gender Male

Incident

Officer James Gill was accidentally shot and killed when his revolver fell from its holster and discharged when it struck the floor. The accident occurred inside of the police station at 340 Russell Street. Officer Gill had served with the Portland Bureau of Police for seven years.

Survivors

He was survived by his wife and young daughter.

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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Gill gave the Portland Police Bureau 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Portland community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Gill.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

Agency

Type Police Department
Location Portland, Clackamas County, OR
Platform Identity ppb.multnomah.or.us.gov.nw

Service Record

End of Watch November 30, 1915
Tour of Duty 7 yrs
Age 38
Gender Male

Incident Details

Cause Accident
Weapon Handgun

The Sacrifice · Accident

James is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.

33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.

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Time

In 1915, 28 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 116th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.

Every year on record · United States
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Who

James was 38. Of the 7,718 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36. James had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

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When

November holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.

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How

Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 0.2% of these deaths.

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His people

Portland Police Bureau has 31 officers remembered here, James among them.

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Where

Officer James C. Gill

Portland Police Bureau · End of Watch November 30, 1915

Where the Name Is Cut

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 58-W

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