Deputy Sheriff Jerry Combs, Breathitt County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky

Deputy Sheriff Jerry Combs

Breathitt County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky

End of Watch Monday, February 5, 1940

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Jerry Combs

Deputy Jerry Combs was shot and killed while attempting to arrest two men who were creating a disturbance at the Federal Surplus Commodities Office.

Both men were arrested and charged with murder. The 26-year-old shooter was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison. He was paroled on July 18, 1946.

Deputy Combs was survived by his wife and eight children.

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Age 49
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Paroled in 1946

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Deputy Sheriff Combs,
On today, the 85th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens f Breathitt County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

February 5, 2025