Deputy Sheriff William Ray Brittain, Harlan County Sheriff's Department, Kentucky

Deputy Sheriff William Ray Brittain

Harlan County Sheriff's Department, Kentucky

End of Watch Saturday, November 10, 1934

William Ray Brittain

Deputy Brittain was shot and killed while attempting to break up a fight in a local restaurant. A 31-year-old man was arrested and charged with murder,

Deputy Brittain was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 27
Tour Not available
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Charged with murder

Most Recent Reflection

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 77th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

November 11, 2011