Corydon Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch: Saturday, May 28, 1966
Age: 54
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: May 28, 1966
Weapon Used: Shotgun; 12 gauge
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life
Marshal James Strong was shot and killed as he arrived at the scene of a domestic disturbance call that resulted in a shoot-out. Officer Strong was shot point blank in the face with a 12 gauge shotgun. The suspect was apprehended two hours later with the use of teargas at a home he barricaded himself in.
On August, 6, 1966, the suspect, 29, was sentenced to life at Eddyville State Penitentiary.