Montgomery County Regional Jail, Kentucky
End of Watch Tuesday, July 26, 1892
Add to My HeroesKavanaugh Tipton
Jailer Kavanaugh Tipton and Deputy Sheriff Thomas Howard were shot and killed by a horse thief they attempted to arrest in a house near the head of Peter Trace Creek in Menifee County.
The suspect opened fire as the officers entered the house, killing Jailer Tipton and Deputy Howard, and seriously wounded another deputy. The wounded deputy tried to pursue the suspect as he fled from the house but was attacked by two dogs that nearly killed him. The suspect was captured by a posse the next day.
The suspect was convicted of two counts of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison on September 20th, 1892. He died in prison on September 7th, 1893, from typhoid fever.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; Pistol
- Offender Died in prison
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsKavanaugh,
On today, the 130th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Montgomery County.
R.I.P.
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