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Officer Preston Pullen | Lexington Police Department, Kentucky Lexington Police Department, Kentucky

Officer

Preston Pullen

Lexington Police Department, Kentucky

End of Watch: Wednesday, October 30, 1918

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 60

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 10/30/1918

Weapon: Handgun

Suspect: Charged with murder

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Officer Pullen was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man who had just robbed a local store. The suspect and another man had just committed the armed robbery but had been chased by the store clerk.

The suspects and the clerk exchanged shots, which caught the attention of Officer Pullen and another officer. Officer Pullen caught one of the suspects at the corner of High and Broadway. During the ensuing struggle he was shot in the chest and killed.

Both suspects were apprehended and charged with murder.

Officer Pullen was survived by his wife, three daughters, two sons, brother, and three sisters.

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Officer Preston Pullen was my great-grandfather. I am descended through his daughter Pauline Rankin Pullen Clowes. Unfortunately, I have no information about his family of origin. If you can help me learn more about this brave man who was my great-grandfather, I would appreciate it very much.

Cynthia Grant
Great Granddaughter
July 13, 2008

 

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