Jack Brock
1971
Jack Brock.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Deputy Sheriff Jack Brock was shot twice in the back of the head and killed while transporting a prisoner to jail. Deputy Brock had arrested a man for driving while intoxicated. He radioed headquarters at 10 pm that he was going to the county jail with his suspect. When Deputy Brock did not return, they formed a search party. The next morning, the suspect turned himself in and took authorities to his Deputy Brock's body. His body was found 15 miles from where deputies had found his burned car. The suspect was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment. Deputy Brock had served with the Harlan County Sheriff's Office for over four years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, ten sons, and five daughters.
Service Record
Also Served
Harlan County Sheriff's Office
Deputy Sheriff
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