Officer James A. Davis, Beaumont Police Department, Texas

Officer James A. Davis

Beaumont Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Sunday, December 6, 1925

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James A. Davis

Officer James Davis was killed while attempting to stop a team of runaway horses that were pulling a wagon.

Officer Davis observed the animals entering a busy street and attempted to stop them to save citizens. Part of the wagon struck Officer Davis, causing severe head and internal injuries.

He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries the next day.

Officer Davis was survived by his wife and stepson.

Bio

Age 49
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Incident Details

Cause Animal related
Incident Date Saturday, December 5, 1925

runaway horse

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99 years ago today - thank-you for the sacrifice you made so that others may live. Greater love hath no man than to lay down his life for his brother.

T.L. Bean
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December 6, 2024