Patrolman Dixon Allen Sasser, Harlan Police Department, Kentucky

Patrolman Dixon Allen Sasser

Harlan Police Department, Kentucky

End of Watch Sunday, October 13, 1918

Dixon Allen Sasser

Patrolman Dixon Sasser was shot and killed by a man who had just been released on bond for bootlegging.

The man opened fire on Patrolman Sasser and the Harlan police chief, who was wounded in the shooting. The suspect was also wounded in the shootout before being arrested.

Patrolman Sasser was survived by his wife, daughter, and two sons, his father, and three siblings; he was predeceased by a son. He is buried in Robinson Creek Cemetery, London, Laurel County, Kentucky.

Bio

Age 31
Tour Not available
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Saturday, October 12, 1918
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and wounded

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Patrolman Sasser,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Harlan.

R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

October 13, 2018