Police Officer Jaymes Robert Hughes, Kalispel Tribal Police Department, Tribal Police

Police Officer Jaymes Robert Hughes

Kalispel Tribal Police Department, Tribal Police

End of Watch Wednesday, January 6, 2021

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Jaymes Robert Hughes

Police Officer Jay Hughes suffered a fatal heart attack while he and two other officers responded to an altercation on the gaming floor of the Northern Quest Resort and Casino in Spokane, Washington.

They were detaining one of the subjects when Officer Hughes suddenly collapsed. The other officers immediately started CPR. Officer Hughes was transported to Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center where he passed away two days later.

Officer Hughes had served with the Kalispel Tribal Police Department for 4-1/2 years and had previously served with the Spokane County Sheriff's Office for 40 years. He also served as a volunteer firefighter for Spokane County Fire District 4. He is survived by his wife, four children, 12 grandchildren, and one great-grandson.

Bio

Age 64
Tour 44 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack
Location Washington
Incident Date Monday, January 4, 2021

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"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the Children of God"

We commit this Officer into the hands of our Lord. May the Officer's loved ones find peace in the life led, honor in their Officer's performance and choice of profession, and profound happiness upon being reunited in the future.

God Bless all who answer the Call.

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