Deputy Sheriff Richard J. Crawford, Perry County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky

Deputy Sheriff Richard J. Crawford

Perry County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky

End of Watch Friday, August 4, 1922

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Richard J. Crawford

Deputy Sheriff Richard Crawford was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man on a warrant for breaching the peace.

The suspect fled to his home on Second Creek, where he was located and arrested by a posse two weeks later. He was convicted of murder and sentenced to 21 years in prison.

Deputy Crawford was a U. S. Army veteran.

Bio

Age 29
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Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; .45 caliber
Offender Sentenced to 21 years

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Deputy Sheriff Crawford,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during World War I.

R.I.P.
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August 4, 2022