Police Officer James Patrick Tucker

Police Officer James Patrick Tucker

Greenville Police Department, South Carolina

End of Watch Wednesday, April 13, 1904

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James Patrick Tucker

Police Officer James Tucker was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a drunk railroad watchman on King Street around 9:00 p.m.

The suspect also wounded another officer before being shot and killed by the officer.

Officer Tucker was transported to his home, where he succumbed to his wounds the next day.

Officer Tucker had served with the Greenville Police Department for 16 years. He was survived by three children.

Bio

  • Age 48
  • Tour 16 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Incident Date Tuesday, April 12, 1904
  • Weapon Handgun; .38 caliber
  • Offender Shot and killed

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J.P. Tucker was my great grandfather. My grandmother, Addie Tucker was 12 at the time of his death.

Thom Long,

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great grandson

September 22, 2025

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