Constable Clarence Lawson, Knox County Constable's Office, Kentucky

Constable Clarence Lawson

Knox County Constable's Office, Kentucky

End of Watch Sunday, July 28, 1940

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Clarence Lawson

Constable Clarence Lawson was shot and killed while transporting a prisoner from Corbin to Barboursville.

The man had been arrested for stealing items from railroad cars in Corbin. As they neared Barboursville the prisoner grabbed Constable Lawson's revolver and shot him in the back, fatally wounding him. The subject was able to escape but was arrested the following day by a railroad police officer near Siler.

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Age 29
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Arrested

larceny, transport

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Constable Lawson,
On today, the 85th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Knox County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Bordee Patrol(Retired)

July 28, 2025