Deputy Sheriff Clyde Fee, Harlan County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky

Deputy Sheriff Clyde Fee

Harlan County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky

End of Watch Sunday, May 9, 1954

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Clyde Fee

Deputy Sheriff Clyde Fee was shot and killed by a man he had arrested for drunkenness and reckless use of a firearm two months earlier.

On May 9, 1954, Deputy Fee and another man were sitting in a car when the suspect drove up and parked nearby. When the man began making a lot of noise Deputy Fee got out of his car and began walking towards the other man's car. As he approached the car, the suspect inside opened fire, striking Deputy Fee in the chest twice.

The man fled the scene but was arrested by other deputies the following morning. He was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 21 years in prison.

Deputy Fee was survived by his wife, two sons, father, three brothers, and a sister.

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Age 43
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Sentenced to 21 years

ambush, retaliation

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Deputy Sheriff Fee,
On today, the 70th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Harlan County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

May 9, 2024