Patrolman James Dewey Chamblin
Oklahoma City Police Department
Oklahoma
End of Watch: Monday, April 15, 1974

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, April 15, 1974
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Sentenced to death

Patrolman Chamblin was shot and killed after he and his partner arrested two suspects at a hotel located at NE 6th Street and Harrison Street. As the officers escorted the two men to the patrol car one of the men produced a handgun and shot both officers, fatally wounding Patrolman Chamblin. His partner was able to return fire and wound the suspect, who was taken into custody nearby. The man was convicted and sentenced to death.

Patrolman Chamblin was survived by his wife and three children.