Deputy Sheriff Joseph Patterson, Monroe County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky

Deputy Sheriff Joseph Patterson

Monroe County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky

End of Watch Friday, May 21, 1897

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Joseph Patterson

Deputy Joseph Patterson was shot and killed after arresting a man wanted as a witness during the current term of the circuit court.

After arresting him, the man produced a gun and fatally shot Deputy Patterson.

Deputy Patterson was survived by his brother, who served as the county sheriff.

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Not available

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Deputy Sheriff Patterson,
On today, the 125th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Monroe County.

R.I.P.
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May 21, 2022