Deputy Jailer Joe West
End of Watch: Thu, Mar 11th, 1926
Date of Incident: Thu, Mar 11th, 1926
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: Not Known
Age: 25
Survivors
His wife
Incident
Deputy Jailer Joe West was shot and killed in the Knox County Jail as he locked prisoners in their cells for the night.
One of the inmates suddenly pulled a gun and shot Jailer West, killing him. The jailer's brother, who was at the jail, immediately came to his aid but was also shot and wounded before the prisoner escaped.
The man was captured a short time later after a shootout with 12 officers who pursued him.
Jailer West was shot and killed on the day after his 25th birthday. He was survived by his wife.
Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.
Agency
103 Jail Street
Barbourville, Kentucky 40906
(606) 546-6215
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