Barbourville Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch Saturday, December 31, 1898
Add to My HeroesTom Roach
Town Marshal Tom Roach was shot and killed while attempting to disarm a county deputy who had gotten into a personal argument with a store clerk.
The store's owner ordered the deputy to leave the store, before stepping outside himself. When the store owner left the deputy pulled out his gun and attempted to search the clerk. Marshal Roach, who was standing nearby, put himself between the two and as he attempted to take the gun away from the deputy he was shot in the abdomen.
The deputy was arrested and charged with murder.
Bio
- Age Not available
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Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .45 caliber
- Offender Charged with murder
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsMarshal Roach,
On today, the 120th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Barbourville.
R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
December 31, 2018
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