Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Charles Hatfield was shot and killed while he responded to a report of an armed robbery of a hotel.
Survivors
Patrolman Hatfield was survived by his wife and daughter.
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- August 2, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Hatfield served with the Ashland Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Ashland community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Hatfield.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Charles West Hatfield 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 Ashland Police Department, 6 of 6 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. Charles West Hatfield's cause is highlighted.
How Charles West Hatfield Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles West Hatfield is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles West Hatfield was killed by gun.
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