Town Sergeant Abb Kimball Fleming, Kenbridge Police Department, Virginia

Town Sergeant Abb Kimball Fleming

Kenbridge Police Department, Virginia

End of Watch Thursday, December 16, 1943

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Abb Kimball Fleming

Town Sergeant Abb Fleming succumbed to a gunshot wound when he was shot while responding to a domestic disturbance.

He was shot in the left leg and left shoulder as he exited his patrol car at the scene. Sergeant Fleming died two days later.

The shooter was apprehended, convicted of Sergeant Fleming's murder, and executed on March 1, 1945.

Town Sergeant Fleming had served with the Kenbridge Police Department for just under 6 years. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 43
Tour 6 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Tuesday, December 14, 1943
Weapon Handgun; .32 caliber
Offender Not available

domestic

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Sgt. Fleming,
On today, the 80th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Kenbridge. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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December 16, 2023