Memorial

Patrolman James Duncan Stevens

Photo of Patrolman James Duncan Stevens
End of Watch: Fri, Mar 26th, 1937
Date of Incident: Fri, Mar 26th, 1937
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Accidental)
Service Time: 5 months
Age: 41

Incident

Patrolman James Stevens was accidentally shot and killed while removing a shotgun from the backseat of his vehicle on Main Street in Earlington.

He and several other officers were enroute to the county courthouse to testify in a trial when they stopped to purchase additional shotgun shells. Patrolman Stevens was removing the shotgun from his vehicle when it accidentally discharged and struck him in the chest.

Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.

Agency

Kentucky Highway Patrol Patch
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The Kentucky Highway Patrol has been disbanded and absorbed by the Kentucky State Police.

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