Edward Neece

Death by Force

Deputy Sheriff Edward Neece, aged 38, tragically lost his life on November 7, 1912, in Pineville, Kentucky. He was shot and killed at Brownet's Creek near Pineville while attempting to serve a warrant on a Sunday morning. The suspect, a 40-year-old man, was wanted for selling illegal liquor. This incident highlights the dangers law enforcement officers face while performing their duties, especially in areas where illegal activities such as bootlegging were prevalent during that era.

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Deputy Sheriff Edward Neece