U.S. Coast Guard · United States 
James Kilty
1976
James Fredrick Kilty served the U.S. Coast Guard.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Police Officer James Kilty was shot and killed while attempting to serve a warrant with other members of the narcotics division at a local hotel in the 2900 block of Southwest Freeway. They were serving the warrant to an employee at the hotel when the man approached and opened fire, striking Officer Kilty. Other officers returned fire, killing the suspect. Officer Kilty was transported to Ben Taub Hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds a short time later. Officer Kilty was a U.S. Coast Guard veteran and had served with the Houston Police Department for 13 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his parents, sister, and three brothers.
Service Record
U.S. Coast Guard
Also Served
Houston Police Department
Police Officer
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