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James Sexton - May. 27, 1922
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Resided:
KY, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
May. 27, 1922
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 54 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Ravenna Police Dept.
KY
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Chief of Police
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
KY
USA
Sat. May. 27, 1922
Summary:
Chief James Sexton was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for assaulting his wife. As he placed the man in custody, the man pulled out a handgun and shot him three times.
The man then took Chief Sexton's gun from its holster and shot him one more time with it. The suspect was arrested and charged with murder.
Chief Sexton was survived by his wife and five children.
