Letcher County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky
End of Watch Friday, August 8, 1958
Add to My HeroesConley Potter
Deputy Conley Potter was shot and killed as he and another deputy transported a man they had just arrested to jail. The man produced a firearm and opened fire, killing Deputy Potter.
The suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison, where he later died.
Deputy Potter was survived by his wife and six children.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Sentenced to life
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