Letcher County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky
End of Watch Friday, June 6, 1930
Add to My HeroesEbb Gibson
Deputy Sheriff Ebb Gibson was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man in Mayking, Kentucky.
The man had stolen tools from a coal company in Sergent. When Deputy Gibson attempted to arrest him the man opened fire with a shotgun. The man fled the area after shooting Deputy Gibson.
Deputy Gibson had served with the Letcher County Sheriff's Office for several years. He was survived by his wife and large family.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Not available
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