Lynch Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch: Tuesday, February 15, 1949
Age: 40
Tour of Duty: 17 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: February 15, 1949
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 2 years
Policeman John Yelenosky was shot and killed as he and another officer attempted to breakup a fight between union organizers and local workers.
As the two policemen attempted to separate the groups, shots were fired and Policeman Yelenosky was killed.
The other officer, who was wounded, was able to return fire and wounded the killer.
The 24-year-old suspect was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to two years in prison in March of 1950.
Policeman Yelenosky was survived by his wife and three children.