James Linton

Died

24 July 1881

Age

Rank

Constable

Force

Royal Irish Constabulary

Cause

Homicide - Shot

Duty Status

On Duty

Circumstances

Patrolling in Church Street, Loughrea he was shot in the stomach. The local Doctor tended to him in a nearby hotel but he died from his injuries shortly after.

Died from his injuries shortly after he was shot in the stomach while patrolling in Church Street, Loughrea, County Galway. The local Doctor tended to him in a nearby hotel but was unable to save him.