Deputy Sheriff Fred Cole, Magoffin County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky

Deputy Sheriff Fred Cole

Magoffin County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky

End of Watch Monday, December 22, 1930

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Fred Cole

Deputy Sheriff Fred Cole succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained the previous day while attempting to arrest a drunk and disorderly subject on Carver Road in Magoffin County.

He was taken to a hospital in Paintsville, where he died the following day.

In March of 1933, the suspect, who was a convicted felon, was apprehended in Jasper County, Indiana, after he was caught stealing several sets of harnesses from local farmers. He was returned to Magoffin County and was sentenced to two years for Deputy Cole's murder.

Deputy Cole was survived by his wife, five children, mother, two brothers, and five sisters.

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Age 31
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Sunday, December 21, 1930
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to two years

convicted felon, DIP, disorderly

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Deputy Sheriff Cole,
On today, the 92nd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Magoffin County.

R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 22, 2022