Town Marshal James Franklin Crocker, Selmer Police Department, Tennessee

Town Marshal James Franklin Crocker

Selmer Police Department, Tennessee

End of Watch Wednesday, November 1, 1933

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James Franklin Crocker

Town Marshal James Crocker was shot and killed while speaking with a citizen in front of the local Chevrolet dealership on Courtn Street in the downtown area of the town.

The occupants of a passing car opened fire on him with a shotgun. Marshal Crocker was struck in the back of the head and killed instantly. The owner of the dealership was struck in the leg and wounded.

It was believed that he was shot in retaliation for fatally shooting the son of a moonshining ring on a raid several weeks earlier.

Marshal Crocker had served with the Selmer Police Department for 20 years. He was survived by his wife, son, and three daughters.

Bio

Age 50
Tour 20 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Not available
Weapon Shotgun
Offender Not available

ambush, retaliation

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 78th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater. Pittsburg Police Dept., eow 4/24

November 1, 2011