James Homer Moon.
Officer James Moon was shot and killed with his weapon as he and his partner questioned a 21-year-old man about a fight. During the interview, the suspect attacked Officer Moon, gained control of his revolver, and shot him in the head. He then shot and wounded the other officer, who managed to return fire, seriously wounding the suspect. As Officer Moon lay in the street, other citizens stole his hat and badge. His murderer was sentenced to life in prison plus 20 years on February 11, 1972. He was denied parole in 2003 and again on September 12, 2012. He was still in prison on July 30, 2021. He died in prison in August 2024. Officer Moon was a medic in the U.S. Coast Guard and had served with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office for two years.
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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.
Officer Moon gave the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Jacksonville 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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