Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky
End of Watch Friday, January 13, 1933
Add to My HeroesCrockett M. "Jack" Riddell
Deputy Sheriff Jack Riddell was shot and killed while questioning four men who were loitering at the corner of 12th Street and Zane Street.
As Deputy Riddell searched the men for weapons one of them shot him in the head with a 12-gauge shotgun from a distance of 15 feet.
All four men fled the scene. One of the men was shot and killed by a Louisville police officer later in the year. The other three were charged with murder the following year.
Deputy Riddell was survived by his wife and 3-year-old daughter.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun; 12 gauge
- Offender Charged with murder
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Riddell,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Jefferson County.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
January 13, 2023
