Stamping Ground Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch Tuesday, September 19, 1899
Add to My HeroesC. R. Duke
Marshal C. R. Duke was shot and killed after being confronted by a drunk man who was passing through town. The man and his son were returning from Georgetown when the man began yelling and cursing and then called for Marshal Duke by name.
Marshal Duke, who was at home eating dinner, heard the commotion and confronted the men. When the man refused to stop yelling Marshal Duke threatened to arrest him. Shots were exchanged and Marshal Duke and the man were both fatally wounded.
Marshal Duke had served with the Stamping Ground Police Department for 2 years. He was survived by his brother.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsAt 54…I just now learned about this unsolved murder in the town I grew up around. Now I am hoping the historical society puts up a marker when it happened
Wendy Foster
July 3, 2024
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