James O. Summers

End of watch — Saturday, March 4, 1944

Rank

Policeman

Serial number

2015

Division

Central

Location

Old Central Station (314 W. 1st St.)

Cause of death

Heart Attack During an Altercation with a Prisoner

Ofcr Summers made an arrest at 549 Ceres St. for unk charge. During the transportation of this prisoners and others in a jail truck a fight broke out between two prisoners. Ofcr Summers attempted to break up the fight and became involved in an altercation with the prisoners. Upon arrival at Central Station it was learned that Ofcr Summers suffered a heart attack. He was transported to hospital where he died.