Deputy Constable James Boyd, Floyd County Constable's Office, Kentucky

Deputy Constable James Boyd

Floyd County Constable's Office, Kentucky

End of Watch Wednesday, March 5, 1930

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James Boyd

Deputy Constable James Boyd was shot and killed after remonstrating a man who was drunk, acting disorderly, and firing a gun at a school along Johns Creek near Auxier.

He began to walk away when the man shot him in the back.

The man was arrested but claimed the shooting was accidental.

Deputy Constable Boyd was survived by his wife and three children.

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Age 35
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Arrested

DIP, weapons violation

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Deputy Constable Boyd,
On today, the 95th 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 5, 2025