Floyd County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky
End of Watch Wednesday, April 12, 1972
Add to My HeroesLawrence Conley
Deputy Sheriff Lawrence Conley was shot and killed from ambush as he stood outside of his patrol car at a service station in Garrett at approximately 11:45 pm.
The service station had closed for the night and Deputy Conley had pulled in and parked, facing the highway. He had gone to Garrett to meet with a county constable to discuss an assault case he was investigating. At some point someone approached and shot him twice at close range with a 12-gauge shotgun, killing him instantly.
Deputy Conley had served with the Floyd County Sheriff's Office for 14 months. He was survived by two children and his parents.
Bio
- Age 43
- Tour 1 year, 2 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Conley,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Floyd County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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United States Border Patrol
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