Patrolman Aquilla W. White, Owensboro Police Department, Kentucky

Patrolman Aquilla W. White

Owensboro Police Department, Kentucky

End of Watch Wednesday, November 4, 1896

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Aquilla W. White

Patrolman Aquilla White was shot and killed while attempting to disperse a group of men who were acting disorderly on Lower Fifth Street, near the Southern Iron Works.

A man grabbed his service revolver and shot him. The suspect was arrested a few days later in Louisville.

On December 26th, 1896, a mob seized the suspect from the Owensboro jailer at gunpoint and hanged him.

Patrolman White had served with the Owensboro Police Department for only 11 months. He was survived by his fiancee.

Bio

Age 24
Tour 11 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Tuesday, November 3, 1896
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Lynched

disorderly

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Patrolman White,
Even though it’s been over 125 years since your End of Watch you are still honored and remembered. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Owensboro.

R.I.P.
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