Roll of Honor
Incident
Constable Clarence Lawson was shot and killed while transporting a prisoner from Corbin to Barboursville.
The man had been arrested for stealing items from railroad cars in Corbin. As they neared Barboursville the prisoner grabbed Constable Lawson's revolver and shot him in the back, fatally wounding him. The subject was able to escape but was arrested the following day by a railroad police officer near Siler.
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- July 23, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Constable Lawson served with the Knox County Constable's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Barbourville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable Lawson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Constable Clarence Lawson 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 Knox County Constable's Office, 4 of 4 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. Clarence Lawson's cause is highlighted.
How Clarence Lawson Compares
Offender Outcome
Arrested
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Clarence Lawson is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Clarence Lawson was killed by officer's handgun.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
3 officers from Knox County Constable's Office are honored on badge.nw.
