Sheriff Everett Montgomery Gibson, Wayne County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky

Sheriff Everett Montgomery Gibson

Wayne County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky

End of Watch Monday, July 25, 1949

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Everett Montgomery Gibson

Sheriff Everett Gibson was shot and killed when he and a county patrolman investigated an illegal moonshine still.

As they entered a clearing near the still, both men were fired upon from ambush. Sheriff Gibson was fatally wounded, and the patrolman was wounded three times but was able to make it to the road to seek help.

The suspect who shot Sheriff Gibson was sentenced to life in prison. Two other suspects were sentenced to shorter prison terms.

Sheriff Gibson was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office for three years. He was survived by his wife.

Sheriff Gibson's brother, Joseph Gibson, was shot and killed two years earlier, on December 22nd, 1946, while serving as sheriff of Wayne County.

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Age 59
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to life

alcohol violation, ambush

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Sheriff Gibson,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during World War I. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 25, 2024