Louisville Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch Saturday, May 7, 1988
Add to My HeroesAlton P. Embry, Jr.
Detective Embry was killed when the unmarked police vehicle he was a passenger in crashed on the interstate-64 ramp leading to the Shawnee Expressway. His partner was treated for his injuries at hospital and released.
Detective Embry served with the Louisville Police Department for 19 years.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour 19 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsAl and I rode together for six years. We were best friends and like brothers. His death was a personal tragedy for me. I can only imagine what it would have been like to retire together. I have lost contact with his family and would truly like to get in touch with them.
Detective Doug Wheatley
Louisville Division of Police
May 7, 2019
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