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James Henry Redmond Iii

Case from Jackson, MS dated Feb 01, 1902

Victim Details

James Henry Redmond, Iii

Male

Jackson

MS

1902-02-01

29

James

Henry Redmond Iii

Yes

07/11/2026

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In the early winter of 1902, the life of 29-year-old Policeman James Henry Redmond, III, came to an abrupt and violent end on the streets of Jackson, Mississippi. On Saturday, February 1st, Officer Redmond arrested a 16-year-old youth for public drunkenness. As he was escorting the young man to jail, the situation took a tragic turn when the teenager produced a handgun and fatally shot the officer.

The sound of the gunshot echoed through the area, drawing concerned citizens to the scene. ...
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