Adairville Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch Thursday, April 29, 1948
Rufus Barrow
Chief Barrow was shot and killed with his own service weapon when he responded to a disturbance call involving a mentally ill man refusing to be taken back to a mental hospital. The suspect was able to gain control of Chief Barrows' revolver and fatally shot him.
Chief Barrow had served with the agency for 12 years. He was survived by his wife and child.
Bio
- Age 65
- Tour 12 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Not available
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