Cynthiana Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch: Sunday, November 21, 1915
Age: 52
Tour of Duty: 7 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: November 21, 1915
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life
Officer Rufus Beagle was shot and killed by a drunken man after responding to a public disturbance call on Vine Street.
The suspect was arrested, convicted of murder, and sentenced to life.
Officer Beagle had served with the Cynthiana Police Department for seven years. He was survived by his wife and three children.