Harlan County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky
End of Watch Saturday, November 10, 1934
Add to My HeroesWilliam 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. A month later he was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 7 years.
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 Sentenced to 7 years
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsHarlan Co. KY Deputy Sheriff Wm. RAY Brittain had four surviving immediate family members: his wife, Mary Sue (Bowman) Brittain and his children, son C.B. and daughters, Wanda & Jewel. I am the son of Wanda (Brittain) Powell.
David W. Powell
Grandson
February 18, 2020
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