Floyd County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky
End of Watch Saturday, March 19, 1927
Add to My HeroesAlbert Phipps
Deputy Sheriff Albert Phipps and Deputy Sheriff Alvin Tackett succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained while attempting to arrest several men for moonshining in Weeksbury.
Both deputies were taken to a hospital in Wayland where they died.
Deputy Tackett had deputized Deputy Phipps to assist him with the arrests.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour 1 day
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Friday, March 18, 1927
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
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