Roll of Honor
Incident
Marshal Ambrose Wilson was shot and killed while attempting to break up a disturbance at a local saloon. He had taken one of the men outside and was attempting to persuade him to go home when the man produced a gun and opened fire, striking Marshal Wilson three times.
The marshal was taken inside the saloon where he died several minutes later. The suspect was arrested at his home later that night. The suspect was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 21 years.
Marshal Wilson was survived by his fiancee. He was killed the week prior to his wedding.
Survivors
Marshal Wilson was survived by his fiancee.
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Marshal Wilson served with the Sadieville Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Sadieville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Marshal Ambrose Wilson is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In KY, 755 of 983 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 76.8% of this state's fallen. That is 22.6 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Ambrose Wilson's cause is highlighted.
How Ambrose Wilson Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 21 years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Ambrose Wilson is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Ambrose Wilson was killed by handgun.