Whitley County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky
End of Watch Saturday, January 17, 1959
Add to My HeroesElvin Elbert Patrick
Sheriff Patrick was shot and killed as he and a deputy were investigating a shooting at a home south of Williamsburg, Kentucky. When they arrived at the scene, they encountered a man leaning on a shotgun.
As Sheriff Elvin Patrick reached to take the shotgun, the man twisted away, pulled out a handgun, and shot Sheriff Patrick in the abdomen and arm. The deputy was able to subdue the suspect and took him into custody.
The 37-year-old suspect was convicted of voluntary manslaughter and sentenced to 12 years in prison.
Sheriff Patrick had served as Sheriff for over seven years. He was appointed Sheriff when his brother resigned. He had previously served as a deputy sheriff for Whitley County Sheriff's Office and had been the Williamsburg Police Department Police Chief. Sheriff Patrick was survived by his wife and children.
Bio
- Age 46
- Tour 10 years
- Badge 100
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .22 caliber
- Offender Sentenced to 12 years
Most Recent Reflection
View all 14 ReflectionsI was 8 years old when this tragedy shook our county. Remember well when this happened and the feelings of shock and sadness. Grief was expressed by my family and community.
Susan Tidwell Brown
Whitley County resident
February 15, 2022
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