Elliott County Sheriff's Department, Kentucky
End of Watch Friday, June 11, 1926
Add to My HeroesJohn Henry Binion
Deputy Sheriff John Binion was shot and killed from ambush while walking near his farm.
He was waiting to meet another deputy before leaving for the federal courthouse in Cattletsburg, Kentucky, to obtain a warrant against several moonshining suspects. It is believed he was shot by one of the suspects in revenge for his work as a deputy.
The suspects were never apprehended.
Deputy Binion had served with the Elliott County Sheriff's Office for 25 years. He was survived by his wife and 13 children.
Bio
- Age 59
- Tour 25 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Never apprehended
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Binion, rest in peace and thank you for your humble service. Wow! To leave thirteen kids and a widow behind says a lot.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 2, 2018
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