Floyd County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky
End of Watch Sunday, March 29, 1914
Add to My HeroesBeverly Gerome McCowan
Deputy Sheriff Beverly McCowan was shot and killed while he and another deputy attempted to arrest two brothers for selling liquor at Wayland, Kentucky.
Deputy McCown's partner was wounded, and one of the brothers was killed in the shootout. The second brother was arrested and charged with conspiracy in connection with Deputy McCowan's murder.
Deputy McCowan was survived by his wife and several children.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsSo proud of my great grandfather --he gave his life trying to help a friend
Michele
Great granddaughter
December 29, 2015
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