Kentucky Department of Corrections, Kentucky
End of Watch Wednesday, October 3, 1923
Add to My HeroesWilliam Gilbert
Guard William Gilbert, Guard V.B. Mattingly and Guard Hodge Cunningham were shot and killed by inmates who were attempting to take over the dining room at the Kentucky State Penitentiary in Eddyville.
The three suspects were found dead three days later after officers stormed the dining facility; One had been killed during the ensuing standoff and the other two had committed suicide.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Committed suicide
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