Somerset Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch: Friday, November 1, 1929
Age: 33
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: November 1, 1929
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Massengale was shot and killed while searching a restaurant for illegal whiskey. One of the suspects inside the restaurant opened fire through a window, killing him.
Two suspects were taken into custody following the shooting.
Patrolman Massengale had served with the agency for 4 years.