Deputy Sheriff Walter Eldridge

Photo of Deputy Sheriff Walter Eldridge
End of Watch: Fri, Mar 1st, 1929
Date of Incident: Fri, Mar 1st, 1929
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: Not Known
Age: 45

Incident

As he attempted to arrest a man for being drunk in public, Deputy Sheriff Eldridge was shot. He died a short time later.

The son of Deputy Sheriff Eldridge shot and killed the perpetrator.

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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