Deputy Sheriff Bige Gross

Deputy Sheriff Bige Gross

Harlan County Sheriff's Department, Kentucky

End of Watch Sunday, April 15, 1934

Bige Gross

Deputy Sheriff Bige Gross was shot and killed on the courthouse steps by another deputy who was seeking revenge over a previous shooting.

Deputy Gross had previously fatally shot the other deputy's half-brother while attempting to arrest him. The deputy was seeking revenge against Deputy Gross for the incident.

The deputy was arrested by the county sheriff and charged with murder.

Deputy Gross was survived by his wife and four children.

Bio

Age 36
Tour Not available
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Arrested

retaliation

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from great great grand son david gross thanks for your service to the citizens of harlen county

pfc gross
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