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James V. Gross
- Apr. 01, 1924 -
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Resided: |
KY, USA
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Born: | Unk |
Fallen: | Apr. 01, 1924 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 39 yrs. of age |
| Agency |
Dept: | Lynch Police Dept. - KY
6 East Main Street Lynch, KY
40855 USA (660)848-2873 |
County: | Harlan |
Dept. Type: | Municipal/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Chief of Police |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
Weapon Class: | Firearm |
Agency FB: | |
On The Job: |
3 years
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
KY
USA
Tue. Apr. 01, 1924
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Summary: |
Chief James Gross was shot and killed while investigating the sounds of gunshots at a coal camp in Lynch. He and his brother were driving on Lynch Road when they heard the shots.
As they drove to the area where they believed the shots had been fired a woman ran from her house and yelled that she had been robbed. As he exited his vehicle the suspect opened fire, striking him in the chest and side.
Chief Gross' brother returned fire and chased the suspect a short distance, before returning to the car. He and a bystander placed Chief Gross in the car and drove him to Lynch Hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds the following day.
The suspect was arrested in Roda, Virgina. He was returned to Lynch and charged with first degree murder. He was subsequently executed by electrocution on March 20th, 1925.
Chief Lynch was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Lynch Police Department for three years. He was survived by his wife.
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