W D COURSEY

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Officer Rank: City Marshal
Memorial Panel: 47-W: 26
Department: White Plains, Kentucky, City Marshal
End of Watch: September 13, 1910
Cause: SHOT
Age: 35
Years of Service: 5
Description: City Marshal Coursey was shot when he responded to a disturbance call at a local business. As Marshal Coursey attempted to arrest the intoxicated suspect, the suspect produced a weapon and a gun fight ensued. Although Marshal Coursey was shot four times he was able to return fire and kill his assailant before succumbing to his wounds.
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