Lexington Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch: Wednesday, January 19, 1927
Age: 33
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: January 19, 1927
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Paroled in 1944
Lieutenant Estes was shot and killed while chasing a bootlegger on Kenton Street. The suspect was arrested, convicted of murder, and sentenced to life. He was paroled in 1944.
Lieutenant Estes was survived by his wife, son, mother, brother, and a sister.