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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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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
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Moultrie Police Department has lost 3 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Roy is one of 549 officers killed feloniously in GA, 60.7% of the 905 remembered there.
Roy is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Roy is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1960, 5 officers in GA were killed feloniously, the 31st heaviest of 149 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 16.
In 1960, 60 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 126th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1960, 61 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 132nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Roy was 36. Of the 481 killed feloniously in GA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 48; the middle age was 38. Roy had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Roy was 36. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Roy had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Roy was 36. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Roy had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 10.6% of these deaths in GA; December holds the most, 10.6%. Saturdays: 20.6%.
August holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
August holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 66.7% of all 3 deaths at Moultrie Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.7% of all 905 deaths in GA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Moultrie Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, Roy among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 46-W
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