Hopkinsville Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch Saturday, March 13, 1897
Add to My HeroesHenry H. Layne
Officer Henry Layne was shot and killed by a drunk and disorderly man in front of a saloon on 7th Street, near Main Street.
Officer Layne had told the man to stop gambling and to go home but the man suddenly pulled out a gun and shot him. Two other officers at the scene returned fire and killed the suspect.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsDeath is the last chapter in time, but the first chapter in eternity.
Gone but not forgotten. Thank you for your service.
Rest In Peace.
Enid Rodríguez
March 13, 2022
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