Perry County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky
End of Watch Friday, December 24, 1943
James Cornett
Deputy Sheriff James Cornett was shot and killed while attempting to arrest an intoxicated man at a roadhouse in a rural area 11 miles south of Hazard on Christmas Eve.
As he made the arrest the subject and another man both opened fire. Despite being fatally wounded, he was able to return fire and killed the subject. The other suspect and his brother were both arrested and charged with murder.
Bio
- Age 54
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; Revolver
- Offender Charged with murder
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsJames Cornett was my grandmother’s uncle. And my mothers great uncle. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
Jennifer Ramsey
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December 5, 2018
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