Elizabethtown Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch Saturday, October 19, 1895
Add to My HeroesTodd Vittitoe
Deputy Marshal Todd Vittitoe was shot and killed as he and the town marshal attempted to break up a fight between two men.
One of the men in the fight shot at the other one, but missed, and the round fatally struck the marshal. The subject was arrested and charged with murder. He was convicted of manslaughter and subsequently sentenced to two years in prison.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
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Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Sentenced to 2 years
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsDeputy Marshal Vittetoe,
On today, the 125th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Elizabethtown.
R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
October 19, 2020
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