Patrolman Cleophus Eifert
End of Watch: Fri, Feb 8th, 1946
Date of Incident: Fri, Feb 8th, 1946
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: 4 years
Age: 39
Survivors
His wife
Incident
Patrolman Cleophus Eifert was shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance. Patrolman Eifert was shot in the neck while climbing a staircase. Before collapsing, the officer fired six shots, striking the gunman in the face and leg.
The gunman survived and served seven years in prison for the murder.
Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.
Agency
1929 Madison Avenue
Covington, Kentucky 41014
(859) 292-2363
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