Deputy Constable James H. Bush, Floyd County Constable's Office, Kentucky

Deputy Constable James H. Bush

Floyd County Constable's Office, Kentucky

End of Watch Sunday, May 6, 1928

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James H. Bush

Deputy Constable James Bush was shot and killed in Ligon while attempting to arrest a man at a dance hall after a shooting.

A man upset about having to pay to attend the dance opened fire, killing one of the organizers. Deputy Bush and another deputy attempted to arrest the man but were also shot. Deputy Bush was killed and the second deputy was wounded. Four other men were killed and four wounded during the ensuing shooting between family members of the suspect and first victim.

Deputy Constable was survived by his wife, daughter, parents, and two siblings.

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Age 27
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

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Deputy Constable Bush,
On today, the 97th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Floyd County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

May 6, 2025