Ashland Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch Saturday, May 9, 1925
Add to My HeroesAlonzo Castle
Patrolman Lon Castle was shot and killed as he pursued burglary suspects through a lumber yard at 2:30 a.m.
Three men, in their mid-20s, were apprehended and charged with his murder.
Patrolman Castle is the brother-in-law of Officer Charles E Ball of the Huntington, West Virginia, Police Department, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on November 10, 1923.
Patrolman Castle was a United States Army Spanish War veteran. He was survived by his wife and children.
Bio
- Age 40
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Charged with murder
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsPatrolman Castle,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during the Spanish-American War.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
May 9, 2025
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