Patrolman Melvin Gregory, Harlan County Police Department, Kentucky

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Harlan County Police Department, Kentucky

Patrolman

Melvin Gregory

Harlan County Police Department, Kentucky

End of Watch: Tuesday, August 26, 1924

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 42

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 8/26/1924

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Not available

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Patrolman Melvin Gregory was shot and killed from ambush while speaking with a boy in Harlan.

It was believed that he was slain in revenge for his efforts to arrest bootleggers in the county.

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Patrolman Gregory,
On today, the 87th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Harlan.

R.I.P.
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August 26, 2011

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Melvin Gregory

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