Tallapoosa County Sheriff's Department, Alabama
End of Watch Sunday, April 13, 1952
Add to My HeroesJ. Kyle Young
Deputy J. Kyle Young was shot and killed while investigating a domestic disturbance.
When Deputy Young along with the Dadeville police chief arrived at the home he was shot in the stomach with a .22 caliber rifle. The police chief knocked the suspect out with the butt of his rifle.
The 66-year-old suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison. He was paroled on August 17, 1961.
Deputy Young was twice the Tallapoosa Sheriff and a Alabama prison farm warden. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 75
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle; .22 caliber
- Offender Paroled in 1961
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