Posseman John Doyle, Bell County Sheriff's Department, Kentucky

Posseman John Doyle

Bell County Sheriff's Department, Kentucky

End of Watch Monday, February 17, 1902

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John Doyle

Posseman John Doyle and Deputy Sheriff Charles Cecil were shot and killed at a saloon near Middlesboro as they attempted to arrest several subjects who had stolen mules.

As they arrived on the scene with several other posse members the bartender fired from a window killing Deputy Cecil. His companions returned fire killing the bartender. In an ensuing gun battle Posseman Doyle and several of the suspects were killed. Several others escaped.

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Rifle
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Mr. Doyle,
On today, the 120th 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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February 17, 2022