Chief of Police Robert Woolum
Pineville Police Department
Kentucky
End of Watch: Monday, October 18, 1926

Biographical Info
Age: 38
Tour of Duty: 1 month
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, October 18, 1926
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 21 years

Chief Woolum was shot and killed while attempting to arrest an intoxicated man at the railroad depot. The suspect shot the chief three times in the abdomen and ankle. The man was arrested and sentenced to 21 years in prison.

Chief Woolum had served as chief for only 38 days. He was survived by his wife.