Deputy Sheriff Beverly Gerome McCowan

Photo of Deputy Sheriff Beverly Gerome McCowan
End of Watch: Sun, Mar 29th, 1914
Date of Incident: Not Known
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: Not Known
Age: 34

Survivors

His wife and children

Incident

As Deputy McCowan and Deputy John Clark attempted to arrest two brothers for selling illegal liquor in Wayland Kentucky, both deputies were shot. Deputy McCowan died from his injuries a short time later. Deputy Clark was shot in both arms yet managed to fire a fatal shot to one of the perpetrators.

Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.

Agency

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149 South Central Avenue
Prestonsburg, Kentucky 41653
(606) 886-6171

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