James Kemp
- Died:
- 29 December 1868
- Age:
- 31
- Rank:
- Detective Officer
- Force:
- Northampton Borough Police
- Cause:
- Homicide - Shot
- Duty Status:
- Off Duty
Roll of Honour Citation
Died three days after being fatally injured when he was shot in the neck and shoulder during a disturbance.
Police Memorial Tribute
Detective Kemp was on his way home from late-night duty when he was asked to help deal with a man armed with a shotgun at a disturbance in Campbell Square, Northampton. Despite the man threatening to shoot him, James approached the man and was shot in the neck and shoulder.
