McDowell Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch Sunday, August 22, 1937
Add to My HeroesLevi Hall
Chief of Police Levi Hall was shot and killed by a suspect who held a grudge against him for an incident earlier in the night.
The chief had encountered the man in town and sent him home for being drunk.
The man was heard saying he would get revenge against the chief. After going home he obtained a 16-gauge shotgun and drove through town. He located Chief Hall and opened fire from his car, striking him in the abdomen.
The suspect was later arrested in Boulder, Colorado.
Chief Hall was survived by his wife and four children.
Bio
- Age 40
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun; 16 gauge
- Offender Apprehended
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