Patrolman James Layne

Photo of Patrolman James Layne
End of Watch: Fri, Oct 8th, 1937
Date of Incident: Fri, Oct 8th, 1937
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: Not Known
Age: 34

Survivors

His wife

Incident

Patrolman Layne was shot and killed when he attempted to arrest a known robbery suspect while off duty. Before he died, Patrolman Layne was able to return fire, killing the suspect.

Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.

Agency

Ashland Police Department Patch
1700 Greenup Avenue
Ashland, Kentucky 41105
(606) 327-2077

Tributes

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