Whitley County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky
End of Watch Monday, February 29, 1892
Add to My HeroesWilliam Saddler
Deputy Sheriff William Saddler was shot and killed by a man he had attempted to arrest earlier in the evening for being drunk in public and creating a disturbance in Corbin.
The man was able to escape during the initial arrest and went to the home of a friend to retrieve a shotgun. He returned to town 30 minutes later and went to a local diner. When Deputy Saddler entered the diner to confront him, the subject rose from his table and shot him in the stomach.
The suspect turned himself in and was sentenced to 15 years in prison in 1893. He was released after a few years.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Sentenced to 15 years
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Sadler,
On today, the 124th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Whitley County.
R.I.P.
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