Police Chief Don Weedman was in a bank when Hamm reportedly entered with a mask, bag and gun. Weedman says he told Hamm to drop the gun, and Hamm fired at him. Weedman shot him multiple times.
Victim's Name: James E. Hamm
Agency Responsible: Princeton Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 67
Race: White
Date of Death: July 11, 2014
County: Caldwell
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Rural