Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Hatfield was shot and killed by a suspect after responding to a disturbance call.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
In Our Keeping
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Hatfield served with the Pike County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Pikeville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Hatfield.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Boyd Westin Hatfield 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 Pike County Sheriff's Office, 13 of 16 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 81.3% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Boyd Westin Hatfield's cause is highlighted.
How Boyd Westin Hatfield Compares
Offender Outcome
Not available
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Boyd Westin Hatfield is highlighted in Nov.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Boyd Westin Hatfield was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
15 officers from Pike County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
