Login | About Us | Contact Us | Search Connect With ODMP Facebook Twitter
ODMP Remembers...

Constable James Arthur Ohio County Constable's Office, Kentucky

Constable

James Arthur "Jack" Boling

Ohio County Constable's Office, Kentucky

End of Watch: Saturday, September 8, 1928

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 31

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 9/8/1928

Weapon: Handgun; .25 caliber

Suspect: Charged with murder

· Leave a Reflection
· Add to My Heroes
· Update this memorial

Share this memorial:

Constable Jack Boling was shot and killed as he attempted to arrest five men for possessing whiskey near Davidson Station. As he attempted to take the men into custody one of them produced a handgun and opened fire, striking Constable Boling several times.

A man who had accompanied Constable Boling returned fire. It is believed some of his rounds may have accidentally struck Constable Boling, who was shot a total of nine times.

Constable Boling was survived by his wife, father, brother, and three sisters.

Leave a Reflection · Update Memorial

View all 5 Reflections

Most Recent Reflection

Ther is a story passed down in our family of a law officer killed in the line of duty in Kentucky that was my grandfather Issac Mckinley Boling's brother. My great Grandfathers name was James andmy grandfather named one of his 7 sons Arthur and one of them James. ASyou can see my dad Victor named me Jack. All your brothers and Nephews are with you now. Great to finally find you. God Bless and keep you, though you were never with us you have not been forgotten. jack

Jack Boling, Sgt, USMC
Great Nephew
September 15, 2011

 

Create an account for more options, or use this form to leave a Reflection now:

(will show below Reflection)
(will show below Reflection)
(e-mail remains private)
Remember my rank, agency and email address
I have read and agree to the Reflections Terms of Use
 
All 2012 Deaths