Missouri Pacific Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
End of Watch Thursday, May 17, 1923
Add to My HeroesJames Lee David
Special James James David was shot and killed in the Missouri Pacific Railroad freight yards in Leavenworth, Kansas, when he and his partner encountered two men breaking into a boxcar.
The agents were patrolling the yards due to a recent rash of thefts boxcars. The two men fled and were never apprehended.
Agent David was survived by his wife and two daughters.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location Kansas
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 1 ReflectionsAgent David,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice as a Law Enforcement Officer.
R.I.P.
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