Kentucky State Police, Kentucky
End of Watch Sunday, May 26, 1963
William Everett Tevis
Trooper Tevis was shot and killed while off-duty and riding with another trooper. The other trooper had just arrested a man and and his wife. The wife was able to slip the man a handgun from her purse. He then shot and killed Trooper Tevis.
The other Trooper returned fire and killed the suspect.
Trooper Tevis had served with the agency for 4 years. He was survived by his wife and three young sons.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Shot and killed
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