Deputy Sheriff Walter Deal

Photo of Deputy Sheriff Walter Deal
End of Watch: Mon, Jan 10th, 1921
Date of Incident: Mon, Jan 10th, 1921
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: Not Known
Age: 43

Incident

Deputy Walter Deal was shot and killed after arresting a man for disorderly conduct.

After taking the man's revolver, Deputy Deal told the man to go home. The man took a few steps, then turned and opened fire with another pistol he had concealed. Deputy Deal was fatally wounded by the shots.

The suspect was arrested and charged with his murder.

Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.

Agency

Pike County Sheriff's Department Patch
Phelps Police Department Patch
P.O. Box 839
Pikeville, Kentucky 41502
(606) 432-6260

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