Barbourville Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch Saturday, August 30, 1930
Add to My HeroesJoseph Gertrude Lockard
Night Police Chief Joseph Lockard was shot and killed while responding to a disturbance in the downtown area of the city.
As he pulled up to the scene and stepped from his vehicle the male subject opened fire on him, fatally wounding him. Despite the wounds, Chief Lockard returned fire and killed the man.
Chief Lockard had served with the Barbourville Police Department for four years. He was survived by his wife and six children.
Chief Locard's brother, Deputy Sheriff Sim Lockard, was shot and killed in the line of duty on April 14th, 1932, while serving with the Knox County Sheriff's Office.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Shot and killed
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View all 4 ReflectionsOfficer Lockard,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice the citizens of Barbourville.
R.I.P.
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