Sadieville Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch: Monday, October 15, 1883
Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: October 15, 1883
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 21 years
Marshal Ambrose Wilson was shot and killed while attempting to break up a disturbance at a local saloon. He had taken one of the men outside and was attempting to persuade him to go home when the man produced a gun and opened fire, striking Marshal Wilson three times.
The marshal was taken inside the saloon where he died several minutes later. The suspect was arrested at his home later that night. The suspect was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 21 years.
Marshal Wilson was survived by his fiancee. He was killed the week prior to his wedding.