Deputy Sheriff Wilburn Taylor, Harlan County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky

Deputy Sheriff Wilburn Taylor

Harlan County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky

End of Watch Thursday, March 29, 1917

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Wilburn Taylor

Deputy Sheriff Wilburn Taylor was shot and killed while attempting to arrest two men who were drinking in Layman, Kentucky.

The men shot Deputy Taylor nine times. Despite the wounds, he was able to return fire and wounded one of the men. The suspects were never held accountable for Deputy Taylor's murder.

Deputy Taylor also served as a school teacher. He was survived by his wife.

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Age 28
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and wounded

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Deputy Sheriff Taylor,
On today, the 108th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Harlan County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 29, 2025