Whitley County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky
End of Watch Saturday, January 17, 1959
Add to My HeroesElvin 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 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.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge 100
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .22 caliber
- Offender Sentenced to 12 years
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