Booneville Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch Wednesday, September 10, 1947
Add to My HeroesSteve Young
City Marshal Steve Young was shot and killed near the Owsley County Courthouse at 5:10 pm by a man whom he had previously arrested for a liquor violation and was under indictment as a result.
The county jailer observed the man walking past the courthouse carrying a rifle. Approximately two minutes later the man approached Marshal Young and shot him four times without saying a word.
The man was convicted of Marshal Young's murder and sentenced to life in prison.
Marshal Young had served with the Booneville Police Department for one year.
Bio
- Age 47
- Tour 1 year
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle
- Offender Sentenced to life
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