Livingston County Sheriff's Department, Kentucky
End of Watch Saturday, March 7, 1807
Add to My HeroesJohn A. Gooch
Deputy Sheriff John Gooch was shot and killed by a drunk man.
The man who shot him fled the county and was never apprehended. The man's brother was convicted of manslaughter and a second accomplice was acquitted.
Deputy Gooch had served with the Livingston County Sheriff's Office for two years. He was survived by his wife and son.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Not available
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View all 5 ReflectionsTwo hundred plus years, and we remember the sacrifice of Deputy John Gooch this date, 1807.
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