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Deputy Sheriff Bige Gross | Harlan County Sheriff's Department, Kentucky Harlan County Sheriff's Department, Kentucky

Deputy Sheriff

Bige Gross

Harlan County Sheriff's Department, Kentucky

End of Watch: Sunday, April 15, 1934

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 36

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 4/15/1934

Weapon: Handgun

Suspect: Arrested

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Deputy Bige Gross was shot and killed on the courthouse steps by another deputy who was seeking revenge over a previous shooting.

Deputy Gross had previously fatally shot the other deputy's half brother while attempting to arrest him. The deputy was seeking revenge against Deputy Gross for the incident.

The deputy was arrested by the county sheriff and charged with murder.

Deputy Gross was survived by his wife and four children.

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Deputy Sheriff Gross,
It has taken almost 76 years, but you are finally being honored. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Harlan County.

R.I.P.
USBP

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February 1, 2010

 

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