Bio & Incident Details
Age: Not available
Tour: Not available
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 11/10/1910
Weapon: Handgun
Suspect: Shot and killed
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Jailer Wesley Turner was shot and killed by a man who held a grudge against him following a stint in the county jail.
Jailer Turner was walking up the street with acquaintances when he encountered the man. The subject took the weapon of a friend and opened fire on Jailer Turner, killing him.
The suspect fled the area while being pursued by a large posse. He was shot and killed by the posse after being located in Knott County.
