Deputy Sheriff Richard W. Slusher
End of Watch: Fri, Apr 11th, 1902
Date of Incident: Thu, Apr 10th, 1902
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Accidental)
Service Time: Not Known
Age: 30
Incident
Deputy Slusher succumbed to an accidental gunshot wound sustained when his pistol fell from its holster and discharged, striking him in the head.
The incident occurred on a Louisville and Middlesborough Railroad train, near Rowland, as Deputy Slusher returned from testifying in a trial in Frankfort.
After being shot he was taken to his brother-in-law's home, where he died the following day.
Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.
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