Deputy Sheriff Albert Phipps, Floyd County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky

Deputy Sheriff Albert Phipps

Floyd County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky

End of Watch Saturday, March 19, 1927

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Albert Phipps

Deputy Sheriff Albert Phipps and Deputy Sheriff Alvin Tackett succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained while attempting to arrest several men for moonshining in Weeksbury.

Both deputies were taken to a hospital in Wayland where they died.

Deputy Tackett had deputized Deputy Phipps to assist him with the arrests.

Bio

Age 38
Tour 1 day
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Friday, March 18, 1927
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Not available

alcohol violation

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Deputy Sheriff Phipps,
On today, the 98th 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)

March 19, 2025