Chief of Police Bart Rowe, Elkhorn City Police Department, Kentucky

Chief of Police Bart Rowe

Elkhorn City Police Department, Kentucky

End of Watch Wednesday, March 10, 1926

Bart Rowe

Chief of Police Bart Rowe succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained the previous day when he was shot by a drunk man who was attempting to sell moonshine in Elkhorn City.

Despite being mortally wounded, Chief Rowe was able to return fire and killed the subject.

Chief Rowe was survived by his wife, mother, and six siblings.

Bio

Age 35
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Tuesday, March 9, 1926
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

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Chief Rowe,
On today, the 91st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Elkhorn City.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

March 10, 2017