Detective James Franklin Beckham
Miami Police Department
Florida
End of Watch: Friday, February 3, 1928

Biographical Info
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, February 3, 1928
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Detective Beckham was shot and killed while in pursuit of a bootlegger. He was seated in his police vehicle when he was struck four times in the chest and killed instantly.

Detective Beckham had served with the agency for 4 years. He was survived by his wife.