Harlan County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky
End of Watch Wednesday, August 18, 1926
Add to My HeroesJames "Jim" Fee
Deputy Jim Fee was shot and killed by a man he had arrested earlier in the day for selling liquor. After being released on bond, the man returned home and threatened Deputy Fee.
At approximately 8:30 pm the man went to Deputy Fee's home and shot him twice with a shotgun as the deputy stood on his porch. Deputy Fee identified the man as the shooter before succumbing to his wounds at approximately 2:00 am. The 62-year-old suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to life.
Deputy Fee was survived by his wife and six children.
Bio
- Age 58
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Tuesday, August 17, 1926
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsCathy Shackleford , I am your Great Granddaughter & Granddaughter of Gladys Fee Shepherd, I am a Daughter of Deanna Shepherd Fox, I want to tell you Your Daughter Gladys, was a intelligent woman. She worked hard, and self educated herself. Granny loved her flowers and plants
Cathy Wallace
Great Granddaughter
February 4, 2024
