Jailer William J. Lucas
Daviess County Detention Center
Kentucky
End of Watch: Sunday, July 13, 1884

Biographical Info
Age: 49
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, July 13, 1884
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Two shot and killed

Jailer Lucas was shot and killed while attempting to protect to the jail from a mob of over 200 citizens who were trying to remove an inmate to hang him. As some of the residents began to assault Jailer Lucas he opened fire with his revolver, killing two citizens. Other citizens in the mob opened fire on Jailer Lucas, killing him, before removing the prisoner and killing him as well.

Jailer Lucas was survived by his wife.