McCreary County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky
End of Watch Sunday, May 9, 1920
Add to My HeroesOliver Slaven
Deputy Slaven was shot and killed while attempting to arrest an escaped prisoner. The man had been arrested earlier in the day for selling illegal whiskey but had escaped custody.
The man later committed suicide as other deputies surrounded his home.
Deputy Slaven had served with the McCreary County Sheriff's Office for two years. He was survived by his wife and six children.
Bio
- Age 40
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsI came across your page by scrolling just low and behold there was a tribute to my Grandfather Oliver Slaven .the you for his acknowledgement in his service and picture ...
Nancy Slaven
Granddaughter
April 9, 2022
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