Night Chief Henry Jackson was shot and killed by a man he and another officer had arrested the previous evening for carrying a concealed weapon. The suspect had appeared in the police court that morning and received a $54 fine, but was given an order for the return of the weapon. The man, and an acquaintance, then went to the other officer's home that afternoon and woke him up, demanding the return of the weapon. The officer refused to return the weapon and the man left, but later went to Chief Jackson's home. Chief Jackson confronted the men outside as they remained in their car. During the confrontation one of the occupants of the vehicle drew a weapon and shot Chief Jackson in the head, killing him. The suspects fled the area and were the subject of a major manhunt. Chief Jackson was survived by his wife and four sons. He is buried in Pineville Cemetery, Pineville, Kentucky.
Night Chief Henry Jackson was shot and killed by a man he and another officer had arrested the previous evening for carrying a concealed weapon. The suspect had appeared in the police court that morning and received a $54 fine, but was given an order for the return of the weapon. The man, and an acquaintance, then went to the other officer's home that afternoon and woke him up, demanding the return of the weapon. The officer refused to return the weapon and the man left, but later went to Chief Jackson's home. Chief Jackson confronted the men outside as they remained in their car. During the confrontation one of the occupants of the vehicle drew a weapon and shot Chief Jackson in the head, killing him. The suspects fled the area and were the subject of a major manhunt. Chief Jackson was survived by his wife and four sons. He is buried in Pineville Cemetery, Pineville, Kentucky.
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