Rowan County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky
End of Watch Friday, January 18, 1924
Add to My HeroesAbsolom "App" Perry
Deputy Sheriff App Perry was shot and killed from ambush as he and another deputy searched for stills in the area of Dry Creek.
They observed a man run from a house into the hills and followed up. As they continued to search for him a shot was fired from the mountainside and Deputy Perry was struck in the neck. The other deputy exchanged shots with the man who was able to flee the area.
Deputy Perry was survived by his wife and daughter.
Bio
- Age 63
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsRest in peace Deputy Sheriff Perry.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 9, 2021
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