Magoffin County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky
End of Watch Monday, December 22, 1930
Add to My HeroesFred Cole
Deputy Sheriff Fred Cole succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained the previous day while attempting to arrest a drunk and disorderly subject on Carver Road in Magoffin County.
He was taken to a hospital in Paintsville, where he died the following day.
In March of 1933, the suspect, who was a convicted felon, was apprehended in Jasper County, Indiana, after he was caught stealing several sets of harnesses from local farmers. He was returned to Magoffin County and was sentenced to two years for Deputy Cole's murder.
Deputy Cole was survived by his wife, five children, mother, two brothers, and five sisters.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Sunday, December 21, 1930
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to two years
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Cole,
On today, the 92nd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Magoffin County.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
December 22, 2022
