Deputy Sheriff Albert Phipps
Floyd County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky
End of Watch Saturday, March 19, 1927
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Deputy Sheriff Albert Phipps and Deputy Sheriff Alvin Tackett succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained while attempting to arrest several men for moonshining in Weeksbury.
Both deputies were taken to a hospital in Wayland where they died.
Deputy Tackett had deputized Deputy Phipps to assist him with the arrests.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour 1 day
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Friday, March 18, 1927
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
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Most Recent Reflection
View all 2 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Phipps,
On today, the 98th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Floyd County.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
March 19, 2025
