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Incident
Deputy Sheriff Millard Brock was shot and killed when he and another deputy were ambushed near the Leslie-Clay County line at 1 am.
A deputy had retrieved Deputy Brock's from his home to catch suspected bootleggers in the area. The deputies were on their way to arrest the men when two vehicles forced them off the road. The men opened fire with shotguns. Deputy Brock was killed, and the other deputy was wounded.
All six men, four of whom were brothers, were arrested and charged with murder. One was sentenced to 10 years.
Deputy Brock had served with the Leslie County Sheriff's Office for five years. He was survived by his wife and eight children. His granddaughter and great-grandson also went into law enforcement, with his great-grandson currently serving with the Kentucky State Police.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and eight children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Brock gave the Leslie County Sheriff's Office 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Hyden community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Brock.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Leslie County Sheriff's Office has lost 10 officers; 9 of them killed feloniously.
Millard is one of 756 officers killed feloniously in KY, 76.8% of the 984 remembered there.
Millard is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Millard is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1958, 1 officer at Leslie County Sheriff's Office was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1958, 4 officers in KY were killed feloniously, the 62nd heaviest of 147 years on record. The heaviest was 1926, with 22.
In 1958, 63 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 119th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1958, 69 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 109th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Millard was 55. Of the 6 killed feloniously at Leslie County Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 34.5 and 54; the middle age was 49.5. Millard had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Millard was 55. Of the 669 killed feloniously in KY whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 49; the middle age was 41. Millard had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Millard was 55. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Millard had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Millard was 55. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Millard had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 22.2% of these deaths at Leslie County Sheriff's Office; November holds the most, 22.2%. Sundays: 22.2%.
June holds 8.6% of these deaths in KY; December holds the most, 11.5%. Sundays: 18.7%.
June holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
June holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 90% of all 10 deaths at Leslie County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 11.1% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 76.8% of all 984 deaths in KY, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 8.2% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 6.3% of these deaths.
His people
Leslie County Sheriff's Office has 10 officers remembered here, Millard among them.
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