Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Charlie Ramsey succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained 10 days earlier while investigating a disturbance in Mt. Vernon. A soldier, who was home on furlough, became involved in an argument on a public street. A third man walked up and took sides against the soldier. As Deputy Ramsey approached the group, the third man suddenly pulled out a .32 caliber revolver, shot the soldier, and then shot Deputy Ramsey. Despite being wounded, Deputy Ramsey was able to subdue the suspect.
Deputy Ramsey was taken to a hospital in London, Kentucky, where he underwent surgery. It was believed he would recover from the wound, however, he contracted pneumonia and died as a result.
The suspect, 22, was convicted of murder and sentenced to 20 years.
Deputy Ramsey was survived by his mother, five sisters, and three brothers.
Survivors
Deputy Ramsey was survived by his mother, five sisters, and three brothers.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Ramsey served with the Rockcastle County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Mount Vernon community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Ramsey.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Charlie Ramsey 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 Rockcastle County Sheriff's Office, 2 of 4 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Charlie Ramsey's cause is highlighted.
How Charlie Ramsey Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 20 years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charlie Ramsey is highlighted in Nov.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charlie Ramsey was killed by handgun; .32 caliber.
Others Who Wore This Badge
3 officers from Rockcastle County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
