Deputy Sheriff Franklin Eugene Jackson, Bell County Sheriff's Department, Kentucky

Deputy Sheriff Franklin Eugene Jackson

Bell County Sheriff's Department, Kentucky

End of Watch Monday, September 20, 1965

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Franklin Eugene Jackson

Deputy Sheriff Eugene Jackson was shot and killed while attempting to serve an arrest warrant at a home in Hulen, Kentucky.

He had gone to the home on two additional occasions in an attempt to arrest a man he believed had been staying there. As he entered the home a third time a juvenile subject fatally shot him.

The juvenile, 17, was charged with his murder. Tragically the warrant had been withdrawn and Deputy Jackson was not notified.

Deputy Jackson was survived by his wife and two children.

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Age 33
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Charged with murder

warrant service, juvenile offender

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Deputy Sheriff Jackson,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Bell County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 20, 2025