Pike County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky
End of Watch Wednesday, October 2, 1940
Add to My HeroesJohn F. Cable
Deputy Sheriff John Cable was shot and killed by a prisoner he had arrested for disorderly conduct.
As Deputy Cable drove the suspect to jail, they stopped at a service station after the man had requested to use the bathroom. The man was taking an unusually long time, and when Deputy Cable went to check on him, the man opened fire. Despite being mortally wounded, Deputy Cable returned fire.
The 22-year-old suspect was arrested, convicted of murder, and sentenced to life in December 1940.
Deputy Cable was appointed to the Pike County Sheriff's Office, assigned to Shelby Gap in November 1939. He was survived by his wife, four daughters, four brothers, and one sister.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour 11 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsWhile riding the top of the hill behind Shelby Gap near the Virginia/Ky line, today and over the last 11 yrs at his grave we found several more unmarked. I did not know the circumstances of his death until today. From the report he was a very good man. I am the Grandson of Levi and Delpha Belcher
PFC Jeff Wray
USArmy Military Police Corp
November 2, 2024
