Deputy Sheriff Joseph Patterson, Monroe County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky

Deputy Sheriff Joseph Patterson

Monroe County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky

End of Watch Friday, May 21, 1897

Joseph Patterson

Deputy Joseph Patterson was shot and killed after arresting a man wanted as a witness during the current term of the circuit court.

After arresting him, the man produced a gun and fatally shot Deputy Patterson.

Deputy Patterson was survived by his brother, who served as the county sheriff.

Bio

Age Not available
Tour Not available
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Not available

Most Recent Reflection

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Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
God Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

May 21, 2015