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Gordon Givens

Case from Pineville, KY dated Jan 29, 1910

Victim Details

Gordon Givens

Male

Pineville

KY

1910-01-29

23

Gordon

Givens

07/17/2026

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In the winter of 1910, tragedy struck the community of Bell County, Kentucky, with the death of Deputy Sheriff Gordon Givens. A dedicated male lawman, he was killed in the line of duty on Saturday, January 29, 1910, while attempting to arrest an intoxicated miner. The encounter turned fatal when the miner opened fire, mortally wounding Deputy Givens.

Despite his severe injuries, Deputy Givens managed to return fire, hitting his assailant twice. His courageous actions were not enough to sa ...
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