Jailer Wesley Turner
End of Watch: Tue, Nov 8th, 1910
Date of Incident: Thu, Nov 10th, 1910
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: 1 year
Age: 35
Survivors
His wife Isabella
Incident
Jailer Wesley Turner was shot and killed by a man who held a grudge against him following a stint in the county jail.
Jailer Turner was walking up the street with acquaintances when he encountered the man. The subject took the weapon of a friend and opened fire on Jailer Turner, killing him.
The suspect fled the area while being pursued by a large posse. He was shot and killed by the posse after being located in Knott County.
Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.
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