Deputy Sheriff Marvin Franklin Cummings, Clinton County Sheriff's Department, Kentucky

Deputy Sheriff Marvin Franklin Cummings

Clinton County Sheriff's Department, Kentucky

End of Watch Saturday, March 6, 1920

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Marvin Franklin Cummings

Deputy Marvin Cummings was shot and killed by eight men he had arrested the previous week during a liquor raid. Despite being mortally wounded, Deputy Cummings was able to return fire and killed two of the suspects.

Deputy Cummings had served with the agency for 2 years. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 35
Tour 2 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Two shot and killed

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Deputy Sheriff Cummings,
On today, the 120th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Clinton County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 6, 2025