Deputy Sheriff Joseph Patterson
Monroe County Sheriff's Office
Kentucky
End of Watch: Friday, May 21, 1897

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, May 21, 1897
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Deputy Joseph Patterson was shot and killed after arresting a man wanted as a witness during the current term of the circuit court.

After arresting him, the man produced a gun and fatally shot Deputy Patterson.

Deputy Patterson was survived by his brother, who served as the county sheriff.