Patrolman Melvin Gregory

Photo of Patrolman Melvin Gregory
End of Watch: Tue, Aug 26th, 1924
Date of Incident: Tue, Aug 26th, 1924
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: Not Known
Age: 42

Incident

Patrolman Melvin Gregory was shot and killed from ambush while speaking with a boy in Harlan.

It was believed that he was slain in revenge for his efforts to arrest bootleggers in the county.

Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.

Agency

Harlan County Police Department Patch
Harlan County Sheriff's Office Patch
The Harlan County Police Department has been disbanded and absorbed by the Harlan County Sheriff's Office.

Tributes

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