Deputy Sheriff Grover Dewey Kennedy, McCreary County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky

Deputy Sheriff Grover Dewey Kennedy

McCreary County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky

End of Watch Thursday, March 24, 1949

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Grover Dewey Kennedy

Deputy Sheriff Dewey Kennedy was shot and killed in an ambush while on patrol.

An occupant in a vehicle driving past his location opened fire on him, fatally wounding him. The suspects were never apprehended.

Deputy Kennedy had served with the McCreary County Sheriff's Office for 1 year. He was survived by his wife and child.

Bio

Age 50
Tour 1 year
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Never apprehended

ambush

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Deputy Sheriff Kennedy,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of McCreary County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 24, 2024