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James Ratliff
- Dec. 30, 1969 -
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(19804)
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| Resided: |
KY, USA
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| Born: | Unk |
| Fallen: | Dec. 30, 1969 |
| Race/Sex: | Black Male / 47 yrs. of age |
| | Agency |
| Dept: | Louisville Police Dept. - KY
633 West Jefferson St
Louisville, KY
40202 USA
(502)574-7060 |
| County: | Jefferson |
| Dept. Type: | Municipal/Police |
| Hero's Rank: | Detective |
| Sworn Date: | Unk |
| FBI Class: | Homicide - Ambush |
| Weapon Class: | Firearm |
| Agency URL: | Click Here
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| On The Job: |
23 years
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Fatal Incident Summary
| Offender: |
No Info
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| Location: |
KY
USA
Tue. Dec. 30, 1969
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| Summary: |
Detective James Ratliff and Officer Donald Gaskin were shot and killed when they responded to a robbery call at a local grocery store.
Two suspects were inside the store when Officer Gaskin arrived at the scene. The suspect ordered the store clerk to open the door, and as Officer Gaskin entered, he was shot by the suspect.
Detective Ratliff and his partner arrived just as Officer Gaskin was shot. As the detectives ran for cover, another shot was fired and struck Detective Ratliff.
During an ensuing shootout, two other officers and the two suspects were wounded.
Officer Gaskin succumbed to his wounds before reaching the hospital. Detective Ratliff succumbed to his injuries approximately five hours later during surgery. Detective Ratliff had been a member of the Louisville Police Department for 23 years, and is survived by his wife and son.
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| Related: |
Donald W. Gaskin
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