Alton Embry Jr.

End of Watch: Saturday, May 7, 1988

Biographical Info

Age: 42

Tour of Duty: 19 years

Rank: Patrolman

Assignment: Patrol

Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Automobile accident

Date of Incident: May 7, 1988

Incident Location: Interstate 64 Ramp leading to Shawnee Expressway

Weapon Used: Not applicable

Case Status: Closed

Alton Embry Jr

Narrative

Detective Embry was killed when the unmarked police vehicle he was a passenger in crashed on the Interstate-64 ramp leading to the Shawnee Expressway. His partner was treated for his injuries at hospital and released.

Detective Embry served with the Louisville Police Department for 19 years.

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