Memorial

City Marshal Caleb Dunn

Photo of City Marshal Caleb Dunn
End of Watch: Sat, Aug 18th, 1934
Date of Incident: Sat, Aug 18th, 1934
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: Not Known
Age: 35

Survivors

His wife, six children, father, and five brothers

Incident

Marshal Dunn was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for failing to appear in court. The man had been issued a warrant by a magistrate for disorderly conduct. The man refused to appear at court and instead went to the police station with members of his family.

While in front of the police station they engaged in a shootout with Marshal Dunn, shooting him nine times. The suspect was also shot and killed.

Marshal Dunn had formerly served with the Breathitt County Sheriff's Department.

Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.

Agency

Jackson Police Department Patch
Jackson Police Department
333 Broadway Street
Jackson, Kentucky 41339
(606) 666-2424

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Tributes

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City Marshal Caleb Dunn
Left by Lora Dunn Strother on Saturday, December 14th, 2013

I never got to meet my great grandpa Caleb due to this incident. But, I do however hold a special place for him in my heart and will carry his legacy on. I named my first son after him and I'm currently working on my bachelors degree in Criminal Justice with a specialization in Forensic Science, and Arson Investigation while volunteering my free time to the Manchester Fire Department. Words can not even begin to express how proud I am of my great grandpa Caleb and his line if work! " Rest in peace Great Grandpa, you're forever in my heart and in the stories I will tell my children, with love and great respect, your great grand daughter Lora" God bless all law enforcement and their families!