Roll of Honor
Incident
Marshal Caleb Dunn was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for failing to appear in court. The man had been issued a warrant by a magistrate for disorderly conduct. The man refused to appear at court and instead went to the police station with members of his family. While in front of the police station, they engaged in a shootout with Marshal Dunn, shooting him nine times. The suspect was also shot and killed. Marshal Dunn had served with the Jackson Police Department for nine months and had formerly served with the Breathitt County Sheriff's Department. He was survived by his wife, six children, father, and five brothers. He is buried in Dunn Cemetery near Lee City, in Wolfe County, Kentucky.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, six children, father, and five brothers.
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- August 2, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
City Marshal Dunn served with the Jackson Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Jackson community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, City Marshal Dunn.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
City Marshal Caleb B. Dunn is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 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 76.8 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Jackson Police Department, 5 of 5 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. Caleb B. Dunn's cause is highlighted.
How Caleb B. Dunn Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Caleb B. Dunn is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Caleb B. Dunn was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
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