Deputy Sheriff Fred Adams

Fred Adams

Deputy Sheriff Fred Adams was shot and killed while attempting to break up a fight at a local beer parlor in East Point, Kentucky.

The incident started when a man and the man's brother started a fight with a former constable who had previously arrested the man.

Deputy Adams and the bar's owner had taken the brothers outside when the men suddenly opened fire. The bar's owner was killed instantly. Although mortally wounded, Deputy Adams returned fire and killed both brothers.

Deputy Adams had served as a deputy sheriff for approximately three months. He was survived by his wife.