Ronceverte Police Department, West Virginia
End of Watch Tuesday, September 18, 1928
Add to My HeroesJames William McMann
Chief McMann was shot and killed when he attempted to arrest a suspect whom he had a warrant for. Chief McMann attempted to locate the suspect in a wooded area where he had been spotted. When Chief McMann began to search the suspect, the suspect turned and fired one round from a .32-caliber revolver, striking Chief McMann in the abdomen.
Chief McMann was transported to a local hospital where he died from his wound three days later.
Chief McMann was survived by his wife, three daughters and three sons.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Saturday, September 15, 1928
- Weapon Handgun; .32 caliber
- Offender Not available
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Delaware State Police (Retired)
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