Assistant Chief of Police George Coovert, Pineville Police Department, Kentucky

Assistant Chief of Police George Coovert

Pineville Police Department, Kentucky

End of Watch Tuesday, September 9, 1890

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George Coovert

Assistant Chief of Police George Coovert was shot four times and killed while trying to quell a disturbance caused by a group of drunk and disorderly men outside of a local saloon. When the group refused to listen to his requests he turned to walk away. One of the men in the group shot him four times in the back as he did so.

The suspect was convicted of Assistant Chief Coovert's murder and sentenced to life. He was paroled a few years later but returned to prison in 1902 for parole violations.

Assistant Chief Coovert was survived by his wife and six children.

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Age 36
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to life

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Asst. Chief Coovert,
On today, the 135th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Pineville.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 9, 2025