Leander Gibson

Death by Force

In the quiet town of Paintsville, Kentucky, a tragic event unfolded on April 29, 1929, forever marking the community. On this day, 39-year-old Leander E. Gibson, a male resident, lost his life in a wave of gun violence that also claimed the lives of three others. The brutal incident left a lasting scar on the small town, as the community grappled with the sudden and violent loss of four of its members.

The violence of that day did not spare Gibson's own family. Alongside him, 15-year-old ...Read More

Leander E Gibson, age 39 - National Gun Violence Memorial

Leander E “Lee” Gibson (1889-1929) - Find a Grave Memorial

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