Patrolman George Coulter
End of Watch: Tue, Aug 17th, 1858
Date of Incident: Tue, Aug 17th, 1858
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: 1 year
Age: 46
Survivors
His wife and several children
Incident
An officer was attempting to make an arrest at a bonfire near Hancock and Green Street when another subject interfered. Patrolman Coulter struggled with the second subject and the two then exchanged gunshots. Patrolman Coulter was shot twice and died approximately 30 minutes later.
The subject also suffered gunshot wounds but survived. He was charged with murder but claimed self defense and was acquitted in a jury trial.
Agency
The Louisville Division of Police has been disbanded and absorbed by the Louisville Metro Police Department.
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