Deputy Sheriff John Middleton
End of Watch: Mon, Aug 16th, 1943
Date of Incident: Mon, Aug 16th, 1943
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: Not Known
Age: 42
Incident
Deputy Sheriff John Middleton was shot and killed by a man who was collecting snakes to use at an upcoming church service.
Kentucky law prohibited snake handling at church services. When Deputy Middleton confronted the man about his activities he was shot and killed. The subject who shot him was arrested and charged with murder. Another man who provided the gun was charged an accessory to murder.
Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.
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210 East Central Street
Suite 202
Harlan, Kentucky 40831
(606) 573-1313
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