Deputy Sheriff James Vernon Fish, Kent County Sheriff's Office, Rhode Island

Deputy Sheriff James Vernon Fish

Kent County Sheriff's Office, Rhode Island

End of Watch Wednesday, January 16, 1901

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James Vernon Fish

Deputy Sheriff James Fish was shot and killed in West Greenwich while attempting to arrest three men who were suspected of having been attendants at a cockfight.

Deputy Fish was taken to Rhode Island Hospital, in Providence, where he died three days later.

The suspects escaped.

Deputy Fish was survived by is wife, daughter, and parents. He is buried in Woodland Cemetery in Providence.

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Age 42
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Sunday, January 13, 1901
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Escaped

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Deputy Fish, it has been 123 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

January 16, 2024