Deputy Berry Hensley

Photo of Deputy Berry Hensley
End of Watch: Sat, Sep 26th, 1931
Date of Incident: Sat, Sep 26th, 1931
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: Not Known
Age: 44

Incident

Deputy Sheriff Berry Hensley was shot and killed from ambush near his home in Smith, Kentucky.

Two suspects shot him in the back with a shotgun and then fled into the mountains. The two suspects were arrested in connection with his murder.

Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.

Agency

Harlan County Sheriff's Office Patch
Louellen Police Department Patch
Harlan County Police Department Patch
210 East Central Street
Suite 202
Harlan, Kentucky 40831
(606) 573-1313

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