Patrolman Aquilla White
Owensboro Police Department
Kentucky
End of Watch: Tuesday, November 3, 1896

Biographical Info
Age: 24
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Tuesday, November 3, 1896
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Lynched

Patrolman White was shot and killed during a period of civil disorder. A man grabbed his service revolver and shot him. The suspect was arrested a few days later in Louisville.

On December 26, 1896, a mob seized the suspect from the Owensboro jailor at gunpoint and hanged him.