Deputy Sheriff James Weldon Hill, Dallas County Sheriff's Department, Texas

Deputy Sheriff James Weldon Hill

Dallas County Sheriff's Department, Texas

End of Watch Monday, November 9, 1964

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James Weldon Hill

Deputy James Hill was shot and killed when he and his partner responded to a call involving a suicidal man on Ard Road.

The man was reportedly holding a woman and her children hostage and was threatening to kill himself. As the deputies approached the building, the suspect opened fire with a .30-.30 rifle through the bedroom window, striking Deputy Hill in the chest and ankle. Deputy Hill was transported to Baylor Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.

The suspect was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Deputy Hill was a United States Marine Corps veteran and served with the Dallas County Sheriff's Department for two years. He was survived by his expectant wife, son, parents, brother, and three sisters.

He was buried at the Mount Calm Cemetery in Mount Calm, Texas.

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Age 25
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Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Rifle; .30-.30
Offender Committed suicide

domestic, hostage, suicidal subject

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Deputy Sheriff Hill,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the USMC. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

November 9, 2024