Leslie County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky
End of Watch Sunday, August 22, 1965
Add to My HeroesCaleb Dehart
Deputy Caleb Dehart was shot and killed by a man when he stopped his patrol car beside his car in front of a home on KY 699 at Cutshin. Two girls he was letting off at the home said Deputy Dehart told the suspect he was speeding. A struggle resulted when Deputy Dehart asked for his license. As they fought for control of a pistol, the suspect produced, Deputy Dehart was shot in the head and the suspect was shot in the thigh. The suspect, 28, was arrested a short time later.
Bio
- Age 55
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .38 caliber
- Offender Arrested
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