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William Bolton

Case from Mount-victory, KY dated Sep 07, 1903

Victim Details

William Bolton

Male

White / Caucasian

Mount-victory

KY

1903-09-07

42

William

Bolton

06/29/2026

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In the small community of Mt. Victory, Kentucky, a violent encounter led to the death of Constable William Bolton. The male lawman was engaged in the duty of serving a warrant to two brothers alongside another constable. During the attempt to serve the warrant, the situation escalated dramatically when the two brothers opened fire on Constable Bolton, causing him injury.

Despite being wounded and on the ground, Constable Bolton returned fire, and in the exchange, both of the brothers were ...
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  • Constable William Bolton - Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP)
  • Deadly Shootout at Crowded Mt. Victory Church, Pulaski, 1903
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