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William Edward Petry

Case from Allen, KY dated Jun 30, 2022

Victim Details

William Edward Petry

Male

White / Caucasian

Allen

KY

2022-06-30

60

William

Edward Petry

06/22/2026

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William Edward Petry, a 60-year-old male, was a respected law enforcement officer with a long career serving his community. His life was tragically cut short on Thursday, June 30, 2022, in Allen, Kentucky, during a deadly shooting incident. Petry was working as a Floyd County Sheriff's Deputy at the time of his death. He was a man with deep roots in the community, having previously served with the Prestonsburg Police Department for 14 years and the Kentucky State Police for 15 years before his r ...
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  • William Edward Petry Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information
  • UPDATE #2: Kentucky State Police Investigates Officer-Involved Shooting in Floyd County – kentuckystatepolice.org
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