Whitley County Constable's Office, Kentucky
End of Watch Saturday, August 2, 1941
Add to My HeroesSquire Gatlin Rains
Constable Squire Rains was shot and killed in the Nevisdale area of Whitley County while attempting to arrest a man causing a disturbance on election day.
The subject whos hot him was arrested. Constable Rains was taken to a hospital in Pineville where he died later in the day.
Constable Rains was the elected constable of Whitley County's Nevisdale area. He was a widower.
Bio
- Age 59
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Arrested
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsConstable Rains,
On today, the 82nd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Whitley County.
R.I.P.
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United States Border Patrol
August 2, 2023
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