Kenton County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky
End of Watch: Thursday, November 13, 1902
Age: 41
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: November 13, 1902
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 2 years
Deputy Sheriff Nick Bodkin was shot and killed as he and another deputy attempted to break up a disturbance at a local saloon across the street from the Covington police station on Court Avenue.
A Covington policeman had become intoxicated and started a quarrel with two patrons of the saloon. As Deputy Bodkin and another deputy attempted to separate the group, the policeman pulled out his gun and opened fire, fatally wounding Deputy Bodkin and wounding the second deputy.
The policeman was arrested and charged with murder. He was convicted of voluntary manslaughter and sentenced to two years at hard labor.
Deputy Bodkin was survived by his wife, five children, and four siblings.