Evarts Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch: Tuesday, September 14, 1948
Age: 50
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: September 14, 1948
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Chief Elmer Baumgardner was shot and killed during an arrest attempt at a residence.
He had allowed the suspect to go into a room to change his shirt because it was bloodied during the preceding arrest attempt. The suspect emerged from the room with a gun and shot Chief Baumgardner in the chest, killing him instantly. The suspect was later shot and killed by other officers.
Chief Baumgardner had served with the Evarts Police Department for 3 years. He is survived by his wife and eight children.