Chief Deputy Sheriff Bristol Taylor, Knott County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky

Chief Deputy Sheriff Bristol Taylor

Knott County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky

End of Watch Friday, November 23, 1973

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Bristol Taylor

Chief Deputy Sheriff Bristol Taylor was shot and killed while responding to reports of a drunk and disorderly subject at a restaurant in Mousie, Kentucky.

As he and his partner exited their vehicle the subject opened fire on them with a .357 caliber revolver, fatally striking Chief Deputy Taylor four times. The other deputy was shot once and wounded.

The subject was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 16 years in prison.

Chief Deputy Taylor was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Knott County Sheriff's Department for four years. He was survived by his wife and four children.

Bio

Age 29
Tour 4 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; .357 caliber
Offender Sentenced to 16 years

arrest attempt, disorderly

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Chief Deputy Sheriff Taylor,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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November 23, 2023