City Marshal James A. Jett

City Marshal James A. Jett | Orange Police Department, Texas
Orange Police Department, Texas
City Marshal James A. Jett

Orange Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Monday, May 12, 1902

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James A. Jett

City Marshal James Jett was shot and killed by a relative of a man whom he had shot killed while in the performance of his duties.

Several months earlier he had a prisoner in his custody when another man attempted to free him. Marshal Jett shot and killed the man while attempting to prevent the escape attempt.

A relative of the deceased man ambushed him as he made his rounds.

The subject who shot him was himself murdered while out on bond.

Marshal Jett was survived by his wife and seven children.

Bio

  • Age 43
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Handgun
  • Offender Murdered

ambush, retaliation

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City Marshal Jett,
On today, the 120th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Orange.

R.I.P.
USBP

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United States Border Patrol

May 12, 2022

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