James Weldon Hill served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Deputy James Hill was shot and killed when he and his partner responded to a call involving a suicidal man on Ard Road. The man was reportedly holding a woman and her children hostage and was threatening to kill himself. As the deputies approached the building, the suspect opened fire with a .30-.30 rifle through the bedroom window, striking Deputy Hill in the chest and ankle. Deputy Hill was transported to Baylor Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds. The suspect was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Deputy Hill was a United States Marine Corps veteran and served with the Dallas County Sheriff's Department for two years. He was survived by his expectant wife, son, parents, brother, and three sisters. He was buried at the Mount Calm Cemetery in Mount Calm, Texas.
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In tribute
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 Hill served with the Dallas County Sheriff's Department.
Thank you for your service to the Dallas community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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