Chief of Police W. Tom Blackburn

Chief of Police W. Tom Blackburn | Garrett Police Department, Kentucky
Garrett Police Department, Kentucky
Chief of Police W. Tom Blackburn

Garrett Police Department, Kentucky

End of Watch Thursday, November 4, 1926

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W. Tom Blackburn

Chief of Police Tom Blackburn was shot and killed after responding to a home where a group of drunk men were involved in a large brawl.

When he arrived at the house he was told the trouble was at a nearby home. As he turned to leave to investigate the other house he was shot in the back.

Several officers from Prestonburg responded to the scene and were engaged in a shootout with the suspect, who was fatally wounded.

Chief Blackburn was survived by his wife and several children.

Bio

  • Age 52
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Shot and killed

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 85th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

November 4, 2011

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