Deputy Sheriff John H. Mays
End of Watch: Sat, Sep 2nd, 1911
Date of Incident: Sat, Sep 2nd, 1911
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: Not Known
Age: 41
Survivors
His wife
Incident
Deputy Sheriff John Mays was shot and killed while attempting to arrest two brothers at the Locust Grove Church, just over the county line in Whitley County.
The two brothers were arrested by the Whitley County sheriff and subsequently sentenced to life in prison. A third brother and their father were convicted of conspiracy and also received prison terms.
Deputy Mays was survived by his wife.
Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.
Agency
401 Court Square
Suite 105
Barbourville, Kentucky 40906
(606) 546-3181
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