Memorial

Policeman James C "Jim" Clem

Photo of Policeman James C "Jim" Clem
End of Watch: Wed, Jul 15th, 1925
Date of Incident: Wed, Jul 15th, 1925
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: Not Known
Age: 40

Survivors

His wife

Incident

Policeman Jim Clem was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man who was wanted in connection with a disturbance.

Two of the suspect's brothers were shot and killed during the ensuing search for the man. On September 2, 1928, several officers in Letcher County went to the man's home in search for him. While inside, Deputy Sheriff Joner Cornett was shot and killed. No one witnessed the shooting in which Deputy Cornett was killed and the suspect was able to escape unseen.

Approximately two months later the subject was located a moonshine still and killed in a shootout with deputies.

Policeman Clem was survived by his wife. Poor Fork was renamed to Cumberland in 1926.

Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.

Agency

Poor Fork Police Department Patch
Cumberland Police Department Patch
The Poor Fork Police Department has been disbanded and absorbed by the Cumberland Police Department.

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