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Subject: Shot.To.Death.By.Deputy.Sheriff.1912.Bell.NEWS


Shot To Death By Deputy Sheriff May 16, 1912
Bell County KyArchives News

The Peoples News May 16, 1912
The Peoples News. A Democratic Newspaper. Published weekly by the Peoples News Inc. Charles Davis Editor

Thursday May 16 1912

Shot to Death by Deputy Sheriff

James and Luther Sizemore, cousins, were shot and killed late Sunday afternoon By Deputy Sheriff David Elliott, of Bell County. The double tragedy occurred in a soft drink resort at Four Mile, KY. The Sizemore's had been drinking and Elliott attempted to arrest Luther Sizemore, who had a pistol. Luther fired on the officer, who retaliated, killing him. James Sizemore then attempted to secure the pistol of the dead man, whereupon Elliott shot him also. Elliott's son was shot in the leg and seriously injured. After killing the men Elliott went to their homes and notified their wives and then surrendered to officers. 


Submitted by: Kelly Courtney-Blizzard blizzardfamily@verizon.net



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