Officer James Allen Joe, Dallas Police Department, Texas

Officer James Allen Joe

Dallas Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Thursday, January 14, 1988

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James Allen Joe

Officer James Joe was shot and killed while off duty after observing a burglary-in-progress at an apartment complex he resided in on Whitehurst Drive.

He called for additional units before confronting the suspects and identifying himself as an officer. One of the suspects opened fire on him, fatally wounding him. He was able to return fire and wound that suspect. Officer Joe died in his wife's arms.

The second man testified against the shooter and received 20 years. The shooter was sentenced to death and was executed on December 6th, 1995.

Officer Joe was a U.S Army veteran of the Vietnam war and had served with the Dallas Police Department for four years. He was survived by his wife and six children.

Bio

Age 34
Tour 4 years, 3 months
Badge 4949
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Executed

burglary, off duty

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Officer Joe,
On today, the 37th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

January 14, 2025