Sheriff J. Phil Kearbey
Butler County Sheriff's Department
Missouri
End of Watch: Monday, May 17, 1915

Biographical Info
Age: 38
Tour of Duty: 2 years, 6 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, May 17, 1915
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Sheriff Kearbey was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a wanted criminal.

Sheriff Kearbey received a tip that a man wanted for murder was hiding in a certain section of the woods. Sheriff Kearbey took several deputies to the location to search for the suspect. When they located the suspect, the suspect drew a firearm and shot Sheriff Kearbey, killing him.

Sheriff Kearby had served with the Butler County Sheriff's Department for two years and was survived by his wife and two children.