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James B. Watts
- Mar. 15, 1975 -
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Resided: |
MI, USA
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Born: | Unk |
Fallen: | Mar. 15, 1975 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 26 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | Detroit Police Dept. - MI
1301 3rd Ave Detroit, MI
48226 USA (313)596-2200 |
County: | Wayne |
Dept. Type: | Municiple/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Officer |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
Weapon Class: | Firearm |
Agency URL: | Click Here
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On The Job: |
5 years
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
MI
USA
Sat. Mar. 15, 1975
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Summary: |
Officer James Watts and Detective John Tsolis, of the Highland Park Police Department, were shot as they executed a narcotics search warrant at the home of the suspect. The suspect was hiding in a closet on the second floor and when Detective Tsolis opened the door the man began firing with two guns. Detective Tsolis was killed instantly and Officer Watts suffered wounds in his arm and chest. He was able to return fire and wound the suspect.
Detective Tsolis died of his wounds at the scene and Officer Watts died on March 15, 1975, almost one year later.
Officer Watts had been with the agency for five years and was survived by his wife, child, parents and brother.
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Last Updated: May. 29, 2019 |
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