Town Marshal John A. Collins, Berea Police Department, Kentucky

Town Marshal John A. Collins

Berea Police Department, Kentucky

End of Watch Sunday, August 23, 1914

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John A. Collins

Town Marshal John Collins was shot and killed as he and a county constable searched for several men suspected of stealing chickens.

They had approached a family that included a father and three sons after learning they were nearby. As the officers stopped their buggy they were immediately fired upon. Marshal Collins was struck in the head by a shotgun blast and the constable was struck in the leg.

The family fled the scene. The father and all three sons were arrested a short time later. Two of the sons were convicted of manslaughter. One was sentenced to 21 years and the other to seven years in prison.

Marshal Collins was survived by his wife.

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Age 34
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Shotgun
Offender Arrested

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Town Marshal Collins,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Berea.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 23, 2024