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United States > Kentucky > Paintsville Police Department > Chief of Police James Melvin

Chief of Police

James Melvin

Paintsville Police Department, Kentucky

End of Watch: Friday, August 26, 1921

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 8/26/1921

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Convicted of murder

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Chief Melvin and Special Agent J. H. Reynolds were shot and killed while searching for an illegal still in Johnson County, Kentucky. A group of five suspects opened fire on the officers, killing Chief Melvin and Agent Reynolds and wounding a county deputy.

All five suspects were apprehended and convicted of murder.

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