Detective Alton P. Embry, Jr., Louisville Police Department, Kentucky

Detective Alton P. Embry, Jr.

Louisville Police Department, Kentucky

End of Watch Saturday, May 7, 1988

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Alton P. Embry, Jr.

Detective Embry was killed when the unmarked police vehicle he was a passenger in crashed on the interstate-64 ramp leading to the Shawnee Expressway. His partner was treated for his injuries at hospital and released.

Detective Embry served with the Louisville Police Department for 19 years.

Bio

Age 42
Tour 19 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

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Al and I rode together for six years. We were best friends and like brothers. His death was a personal tragedy for me. I can only imagine what it would have been like to retire together. I have lost contact with his family and would truly like to get in touch with them.

Detective Doug Wheatley
Louisville Division of Police

May 7, 2019