Inspector Clarence E. Karrick, Louisville and Nashville Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

Inspector Clarence E. Karrick

Louisville and Nashville Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

End of Watch Monday, March 24, 1930

Clarence E. Karrick

Inspector Clarence Karrick was shot and killed in the Louisville and Nashville Railroad yards in DeCoursey, Kentucky, after discovering several trespassers.

His body was discovered the following morning by a freight conductor. Investigators believed that he discovered several trespassers and engaged them in a shootout. He was struck in the back of the head and died several hours later.

One suspect was later arrested during the ensuing investigation. It is not known if he was ever tried or convicted.

Inspector Karrick had previously served with the Covington Police Department.

Bio

Age 51
Tour Not available
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Location Kentucky
Weapon Handgun; .30 caliber
Offender Apprehended

trespasser

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Sgt. Karrick,
On today, the 88th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice as a Law Enforcement Officer.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

March 24, 2018