Wake County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina
End of Watch Friday, September 5, 2003
Add to My HeroesWilliam Franklin James, II
Deputy Sheriff William James was killed in an automobile crash while responding to a domestic violence call at 8:30 p.m.
He was traveling on Rand Road when his patrol car collided with another car head-on near Wood Oak Road. He was transported to WakeMed Hospital, where he died a short time later.
Deputy James was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the Wake County Sheriff's Office for three years. He also had previously served with the Rockingham Police Department, the Sunset Beach Police Department, and the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office. He is survived by his wife, son, mother, brother, and sister.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 3 years
- Badge D913
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 309 ReflectionsThank you for continuing to watch over us. I know you are protecting us from afar. Gone but not forgotten. Miss you Frank.
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