Marshal Asa T. Pettit, Clay City Police Department, Kentucky

Marshal Asa T. Pettit

Clay City Police Department, Kentucky

End of Watch Wednesday, February 19, 1913

Asa T. Pettit

Marshal Asa Pettit was shot and killed as he and two other men attempted to arrest a group of drunkards who had come into town and started firing their guns in the air.

As the officers approached, the men opened fire, killing Marshal Pettit. The other two officers retreated and returned to town to obtain reinforcements.

The suspect who shot Marshal Pettit fled the scene, but several of the other suspects were arrested.

Bio

Age 39
Tour Not available
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Not available

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Marshall Pettit,

You were my great grand-father whom I never got to meet. I have heard stories about you and my grandfather Vic whom I also didn't get to meet. My grandfather and his sister were just young children when you died, but they grew up and your legacy has continued on. I am twenty years old and am following in your footsteps. I am studing Criminal Justice in hopes someday I too will be an U.S. Marshal.

Your Great Grandson, Daniel Pettit

January 24, 2012