Policeman Shade H. Hunley

Policeman Shade H. Hunley | Hazard Police Department, Kentucky
Hazard Police Department, Kentucky
Policeman Shade H. Hunley

Hazard Police Department, Kentucky

End of Watch Tuesday, May 22, 1917

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Shade H. Hunley

Policeman Shade Hunley was shot and killed while attempting to arrest several men along the spur line near the Louisville & Nashville Railroad Depot.

He had searched one of the men and removed a pistol from him when a second man suddenly drew a gun and fatally shot Policeman Hunley.

Bio

  • Age 28
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Handgun
  • Offender Not available

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Officer Hunley,
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 Hazard.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

May 22, 2025

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