Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Bill Miller was shot and killed as he attempted to arrest a murder suspect.
Deputy Miller had received information that the suspect was hiding at a residence in Cow Creek. When Deputy Miller knocked twice and nobody ansered the door, he attempted to open it. The suspect fired as soon as the door opened. Deputy Miller was able to return fire and kill the suspect despite being mortally wounded.
Deputy Miller had served with the Magoffin County Sheriff's Office for 13 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and five children.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Miller gave the Magoffin County Sheriff's Office 13 years.
Thank you for your service to the Salyersville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Miller.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Bill Miller 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%.
At Magoffin County Sheriff's Office, 4 of 4 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Bill Miller's cause is highlighted.
How Bill Miller Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Bill Miller is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Bill Miller was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
3 officers from Magoffin County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
