Chattanooga Police Department, Tennessee
End of Watch Monday, April 28, 1879
Add to My HeroesJames B. "Jim" Wiggins
Policeman Wiggins was shot and killed while responding to a disturbance call at a local brothel. Two men were arrested and taken to jail but a third man opened fire, killing Policeman Wiggins. The shooter was apprehended but later escaped from jail and was never recaptured.
Policeman Wiggins was survived by his wife and six children. He was a Confederate Civil War Veteran, having served as an assistant surgeon with the 47th Georgia Regiment.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Escaped from jail
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