Deputy Sheriff Elihu L. Simpson

Photo of Deputy Sheriff Elihu L. Simpson
End of Watch: Sun, May 5th, 1929
Date of Incident: Sun, May 5th, 1929
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: Not Known
Age: 46

Survivors

His wife and several children

Incident

Deputy Elihu Simpson was shot and killed from ambush in the Blackmont section of the county while en route to serve a warrant.

After being shot, Deputy Simpson's body was robbed of his money and gun. A suspect was arrested and charged with his murder.

Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.

Agency

Bell County Sheriff's Office Patch
Kentucky Avenue
Pineville, Kentucky 40977
(606) 337-3102

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