Chief of Police Vern L. Ervin
French Lick Police Department
Indiana
End of Watch: Sunday, September 10, 1972

Biographical Info
Age: 52
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: FL1

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, September 10, 1972
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Died in prison

Chief Vern Ervin died from a gunshot wound while in the performance of his duties.

The suspect was sentenced to life in prison and later died from natural causes while in prison.

Chief Ervin was survived by his wife, two daughters and son.