Livingston County Sheriff's Department, Kentucky
End of Watch: Saturday, March 7, 1807
Age:
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: March 7, 1807
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Not available
Deputy Sheriff John Gooch was shot and killed by a drunk man.
The man who shot him fled the county and was never apprehended. The man's brother was convicted of manslaughter and a second accomplice was acquitted.
Deputy Gooch had served with the Livingston County Sheriff's Office for two years. He was survived by his wife and son.