Officer James Homer Moon
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office
Florida
End of Watch: Monday, September 27, 1971

Biographical Info
Age: 24
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: 220

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, September 27, 1971
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life

Officer Moon was shot and killed with his own weapon as he and his partner questioned a mentally disturbed person. During the interview the suspect attacked the officer and gained control of Officer Moon's revolver and shot him in the head. He then shot and wounded the other officer. As Officer Moon lay in the street other citizens stole his hat and badge.

Officer Moon's murderer was sentenced to life in prison but is eligible for parole in 2003. His parole was denied. He has another parole hearing in November 2007.

Officer Moon had served with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office for 2 years and was survived by his wife, son, parents, and two sisters.