Officer James Allen Joe
Dallas Police Department
Texas
End of Watch: Thursday, January 14, 1988

Biographical Info
Age: 34
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: 4949

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, January 14, 1988
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Executed

Officer Joe was shot and killed while off duty after observing a burglary-in-progress at an apartment complex. 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 had been with the agency for five years and was survived by his wife and six children.