Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Chester Summa succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained one week earlier when he encountered a man whose car blocked the roadway.
He was shot when he asked the man to move his car. Despite being seriously wounded, he was able to return fire and kill the suspect.
Grandpa, I may have never had the privilege to meet you but you were never forgotten. We speak of you often. Although Grandma has joined you, your picture is now in my home. Both Mom and Uncle Otis favor you! Grandma nor my Mom have ever been able to recall your burial site. I hope to find you someday. I’ve loved you always.
Lisa Summa-Marshall Granddaughter May 14th, 2024
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Summa served with the Breathitt County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Jackson community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Summa.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Chester Summa 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 97,756 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 Breathitt County Sheriff's Office, 9 of 10 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 90% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Chester Summa's cause is highlighted.
How Chester Summa Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Chester Summa is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Chester Summa was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
9 officers from Breathitt County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
