Roll of Honor
Incident
Marshal Dave Barton was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a drunk and disorderly man in Knoxville. The shooter was taken into custody.
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- August 2, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Marshal Barton served with the Knoxville Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Knoxville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Marshal Barton.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
Marshal Dave Barton 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%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Dave Barton's cause is highlighted.
How Dave Barton Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Dave Barton is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Dave Barton was killed by gun; unknown type.
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