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James Richard Dacy

Death by Force
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James Richard Dacy, the Chief of Police in Pierce City, Missouri, tragically died on August 8, 2001, at the age of 61. Chief Dacy's death was the result of an accidental discharge of his shotgun. On that fateful day, he responded to a call about a stray dog in a local cemetery. As he attempted to retrieve his shotgun from the trunk of his car, the weapon, which was stored in a protective sleeve, discharged. The trigger caught on another item in the trunk, causing the shotgun to fire while still ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    James Richard Dacy

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Pierce-city

    MO

    2001-08-08

    61

    James

    Richard Dacy

    11/13/2025

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