Simpson County Sheriff's Office, Mississippi
End of Watch Friday, June 12, 2020
Add to My HeroesJames Harold Blair
Deputy Sheriff James Blair was shot and killed while transporting a subject from an involuntary psychiatric evaluation at a mental health facility at 3087 Mississippi 13 in Mendenhall.
The evaluation had just completed, and Deputy Blair was placing the man back into the patrol car when he was attacked. The subject was able to gain control of Deputy Blair's service weapon and fatally shot him before fleeing on foot.
The man was apprehended the following day.
Deputy Blair had served in law enforcement for over 50 years. He is survived by his wife and grandsons, whom they are raising. He was predeceased by his daughter.
Bio
- Age 77
- Tour 50 years
- Badge 25
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Apprehended
Most Recent Reflection
View all 163 ReflectionsGrandpaw James (G-Paw),
I can’t believe it’s been 3 years since we lost you here on Earth. This world was most definitely a better (and funnier) world with you in it! You would be so proud of Braiden & Jordan, and all they are accomplishing with their baseball careers! They are both smart & make straight A’s, although Jordan is a bit more like you
Meri-Douglas Blair
Granddaughter
June 13, 2023
