Manchester Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch Sunday, August 9, 1936
Add to My HeroesHarvey Calvin DeZarn
Chief of Police Harvey DeZarn was shot and killed in front of the city jail on Main Street in Manchester at approximately 11:00 pm.
He was leaving the jail after investigating a disturbance between prisoners when he was struck by a shotgun blast fired from across the street.
His killer was never apprehended.
Chief DeZarn had served with the Manchester Police Department for one month. He was survived by his wife and five children.
Bio
- Age 43
- Tour 1 month
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Never apprehended
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