James Allen Joe, a 34-year-old male police officer with the Dallas Police Department, tragically died on January 14, 1988. Officer Joe was off-duty when he observed a burglary-in-progress at an apartment complex on Whitehurst Drive, where he resided. He called for additional units before confronting the suspects and identifying himself as an officer. During the confrontation, one of the suspects opened fire on him, fatally wounding him. Officer Joe was able to return fire and wound the suspect b
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