In memory of
David Branham
1901
- Their country
- United States of America
- Killed that day
- June 8, 1901
Their life
Deputy Sheriff David Branham and Chief Silas Wilder, of the Corbin Police Department, were shot and killed when they attempted to arrest a man who was terrorizing local citizens.
When the deputy ordered the man to surrender, the man fired a shot that instantly killed Deputy Branha. The subject then shot and mortally wounded Chief Wilder. Despite his wounds, Chief Wilder was able to return fire and kill the suspect.
Chief Wilder succumbed to his wounds the following day.
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