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Marshal George Prentice Southwood | Burnside Police Department, Kentucky
Burnside Police Department, Kentucky

Marshal

George Prentice Southwood

Burnside Police Department, Kentucky

End of Watch: Thursday, September 30, 1948

Biographical Info

Age: 43
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: September 30, 1948
Weapon Used: Handgun; Pistol
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life

Marshal George Southwood was shot and killed at the Burnside Bridge by a local constable he attempted to arrest for drunkenness. The constable opened fire with a pistol as Marshal Southwood approached his truck.

The 63-year-old suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to life. His sentence was later commuted to 21 years. On May 22, 1959, Governor Chandler granted him full citizenship rights. So he was released at some point before that date.

Marshal Southwood was survived by his wife and four children.