Officer J. Thomas Watts
Jacksonville Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Friday, May 5, 1933
Add to My HeroesJ. Thomas Watts
Officer Watts was shot and mortally wounded and a deputy sheriff was wounded after they arrested a man for a liquor violation. As they were placing the suspect in the patrol car he grabbed the deputy's service revolver and shot them both. Officer Watts returned fire killing the suspect. Officer Watts died in the hospital later that night.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsRest in peace Officer Watts.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 4, 2019
