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Officer J. Thomas Watts
Jacksonville Police Department
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: May 05, 1933
Location of Incident: 918 E. 7th Street
Weapon Used: Firearm
Suspect Info: Unknown

Officer Watts was shot and killed while attempting to make an arrest at 918 E. 7th Street. Officer Watts was attempting an arrest when the son of the suspect attempted to free his father from the custody of Officer Watts. A gun battle ensued and Officer Watts was shot and killed. The suspect was shot and killed by another officer.

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