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Resided:
KY, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Feb. 16, 1929
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 50 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Morganfield Police Dept.
KY
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Marshal
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
On The Job:
1 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
KY
USA
Sat. Feb. 16, 1929
Summary:
Marshal Abell was shot as he attempted to arrest a suspect. Marshal Abell confronted the suspect in the backyard of a residence and ordered the man to come to police headquarters with him. The suspect then pulled out a handgun and shot Marshal Abell in the stomach. Marshal Abell succumbed to his injuries several hours later.
The suspect was captured and sentenced to life in prison.
Marshall Abell was survived by his wife and nine children.
