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Sergeant Marty Jackson suffered a fatal heart attack after arresting a subject for disorderly conduct, public intoxication, and resisting arrest.
At 3:56 a.m., Sergeant Jackson responded to a call for service at the Clark Regional Medical Center at 175 Hospital Drive in Winchester for a subject who was combative. The subject resisted arrest, and a struggle ensued until additional officers were able to help subdue the subject. Afterward, Sergeant Jackson felt shortness of breath and chest pains. At 7:00 p.m., he suffered a medical emergency while in his police cruiser. Sergeant Jackson was transported to an area hospital where, despite life-saving measures, he was unable to be revived.
Sergeant Jackson had served with the Winchester Police Department for almost 47 years and had previously served as the agency's police chief. He had previously served with the Paris Police Department for almost four years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, son, daughters, and grandchildren.
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51 years. You could have gone home.
Sergeant Jackson gave the Winchester Police Department 51 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Winchester community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Jackson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Winchester Police Department has lost 3 officers; 1 of them lost to cardiac events.
William is one of 44 officers lost to cardiac events in KY, 4.5% of the 984 remembered there.
William is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,552 remembered there.
William is one of 1,309 officers lost to cardiac events worldwide, 3.8% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2024, 4 officers in KY were lost to cardiac events, more than in any other year.
In 2024, 18 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 17th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 2024, 18 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 18th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
William was 73. Of the 41 lost to cardiac events in KY whose age is recorded, half were between 43 and 60; the middle age was 51. William had served 51 years; the middle length of service was 10 years.
William was 73. Of the 1,249 lost to cardiac events in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 43 and 55; the middle age was 48. William had served 51 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
William was 73. Of the 1,251 lost to cardiac events worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 42.5 and 55; the middle age was 48. William had served 51 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
April holds 15.9% of these deaths in KY; February holds the most, 18.2%. Sundays: 11.4%.
April holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Sundays: 13.9%.
April holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 13.9%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 33.3% of all 3 deaths at Winchester Police Department, the 2nd most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 4.5% of all 984 deaths in KY, the 3rd most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 4.7% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the 4th most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 3.8% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the 4th most common cause.
His people
Winchester Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, William among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
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