Deputy Sheriff Richard Read, Hardin County Sheriff's Department, Kentucky

Deputy Sheriff Richard Read

Hardin County Sheriff's Department, Kentucky

End of Watch Monday, July 22, 1901

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Richard Read

Deputy Sheriff Richard Read was shot and killed by a man disturbing the peace at a public picnic. When ordered to be quiet, the suspect drew a revolver and shot him twice. A citizen, who witnessed the shooting, returned fire, seriously wounding the suspect.

The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life November 16, 1902. Later that same day an angry mob seized the suspect from the Hardin County Jail and hanged him from the nearest tree.

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; Revolver
Offender Lynched

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Deputy Sheriff Read,
On today, the 120th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Hardin County.

R.I.P.
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July 22, 2021