Deputy Sheriff Fred Damron
Floyd County Sheriff's Department
Kentucky
End of Watch: Monday, January 20, 1941

Biographical Info
Age: 48
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, January 20, 1941
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Charged with murder

Deputy Fred Damron was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man who was threatening another man with a gun. Deputy Damron had disarmed the suspect, but the man returned with another gun and shot him five times.

The suspect was taken into custody and charged with murder.

Deputy Damron is survived by his wife and two children.