Deputy Warden L. R. Gumm
Kentucky Department of Corrections, Kentucky
End of Watch Monday, December 17, 1945
Add to My HeroesL. R. Gumm
Deputy Warden Gumm was shot and killed by an inmate who had obtained a gun that had been smuggled into the prison. The suspect, who also wounded a second guard, was convicted of Deputy Warden Gumm's murder and later executed.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Executed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsWarden Gumm, thank you for your faithful service to the citizens of your state. May your brave sacrifice never be forgotten.
Correctional Officer Logan Wilson
Tennessee Department of Correction
December 17, 2020
