U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
James Hill
1964
James Weldon Hill served the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Deputy James Hill was shot and killed when he and his partner responded to a call involving a suicidal man on Ard Road. The man was reportedly holding a woman and her children hostage and was threatening to kill himself. As the deputies approached the building, the suspect opened fire with a .30-.30 rifle through the bedroom window, striking Deputy Hill in the chest and ankle. Deputy Hill was transported to Baylor Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds. The suspect was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Deputy Hill was a United States Marine Corps veteran and served with the Dallas County Sheriff's Department for two years. He was survived by his expectant wife, son, parents, brother, and three sisters. He was buried at the Mount Calm Cemetery in Mount Calm, Texas.
Survivors
He was survived by his expectant wife, son, parents, brother, and three sisters.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
Dallas County Sheriff's Department
Deputy Sheriff
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