Deputy Constable Levi L. Mason, Bell County Constable's Office, Kentucky

Deputy Constable Levi L. Mason

Bell County Constable's Office, Kentucky

End of Watch Monday, March 21, 1921

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Levi L. Mason

Deputy Constable Levi Mason was shot and killed from ambush while accompanying federal prohibition officers raid stills near Brownie's Creek in Bell County.

A father and son who lived near the ambush site fled the area immediately after the shooting. They were arrested in Perry County six months later and returned to Bell County where they were convicted of Constable Mason's murder. Both were sentenced to life in prison.

Constable Mason had served as a constable for several years. He was survived by his wife and four children.

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Age 40
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to life

ambush

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Deputy Constable Mason,
On today, the 101st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Bell County.

R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

March 21, 2022