Officer Down

Police Officer James "Jim" Davies
Lakewood Colorado Police Department
End of Watch: Friday, November 9, 2012
Age: 35
Tour: 6 years, 6 months

Police Officer Jim Davies was accidentally shot and killed in a case of mistaken identity while securing the perimeter of a scene in which shots were fired.

Lakewood officers had responded to an unrelated prowler call near 19th Avenue and Eaton Street when they heard gunfire coming from a house on Eaton Street. The officers took three subjects into custody after one man was observed firing a handgun in front of the house.

As multiple officers worked to secure the perimeter of the house Officer Davies was mistaken for an assailant and was fatally shot by another officer. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Officer Davies had served with the Lakewood Police Department for 6-1/2 years and was assigned to the Special Enforcement Team. He is survived by his wife and two young children.

Rest in Peace Bro…We Got The Watch

Day is done, Gone the sun, From the lake, From the hills, From the sky. All is well, Safely rest, God is nigh.