Deputy Marshal Todd Vittitoe, Elizabethtown Police Department, Kentucky

Deputy Marshal Todd Vittitoe

Elizabethtown Police Department, Kentucky

End of Watch Saturday, October 19, 1895

Todd Vittitoe

Deputy Marshal Todd Vittitoe was shot and killed as he and the town marshal attempted to break up a fight between two men.

One of the men in the fight shot at the other one, but missed, and the round fatally struck the marshal. The subject was arrested and charged with murder. He was convicted of manslaughter and subsequently sentenced to two years in prison.

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Sentenced to 2 years

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Deputy Marshal Vittetoe,
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 Elizabethtown.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

October 19, 2015