U.S. Army · United States 
James Joe
1988
James Allen Joe served the U.S. Army for 1 years. James also served in the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Officer James Joe was shot and killed while off duty after observing a burglary-in-progress at an apartment complex he resided in on Whitehurst Drive. He called for additional units before confronting the suspects and identifying himself as an officer. One of the suspects opened fire on him, fatally wounding him. He was able to return fire and wound that suspect. Officer Joe died in his wife's arms. The second man testified against the shooter and received 20 years. The shooter was sentenced to death and was executed on December 6th, 1995. Officer Joe was a U.S Army veteran of the Vietnam war and had served with the Dallas Police Department for four years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and six children.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1971 – 1972
U.S. Army
Also Served
Dallas Police Department
Officer
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