Paducah Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch Thursday, November 29, 1928
William H. Poore
Captain William Poore succumbed to a head injury he sustained the previous day when he fell through a train trestle while searching for two suspects who had stolen a suitcase.
Captain Poor had served with the Paducah Police Department for 10 years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 46
- Tour 10 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Fall
- Incident Date Wednesday, November 28, 1928
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View all 4 ReflectionsI've heard this story from my Chief Deputy who is the great grandson of this officer. RIP Brother.
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