U.S. Army · United States 
James McNamee
1930
James McNamee served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Officer McNamee was shot and killed after stopping a vehicle containing several robbery suspects near the intersection of Stafford Avenue and Washington Street. During the stop one of the suspects shot Officer McNamee in the back. The suspects fled but were all apprehended. The 19-year-old shooter was sentenced to life in prison. In 1948 state officials recommended to the parole board that his term be reduced. Officer McNamee was a U.S Army veteran of WWI and had served with the Bristol Police Department just under 10 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his mother and five siblings.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Bristol Police Department
Patrol Officer
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