Evarts Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch Tuesday, December 25, 1973
Add to My HeroesGeorge H. King
Chief George King succumbed to an accidental gunshot wound sustained the previous night inside the Evarts police station.
He was accidentally shot in the abdomen by the assistant chief.
Chief King had served as the Chief of Police of Evarts Police Department for one year.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 1 year
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
- Incident Date Monday, December 24, 1973
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsRest in peace Chief of Police King. Sad!
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 9, 2019
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