Roll of Honor
Incident
Sheriff Manning was shot and killed in the line of duty. A suspect was arrested but was later released due to a lack of evidence.
Sheriff Manning had served with the agency for 9 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sheriff Manning gave the McCreary County Sheriff's Office 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the Whitley City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sheriff Manning.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Sheriff Douglas Grant Manning 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 McCreary County Sheriff's Office, 4 of 5 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 80% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Douglas Grant Manning's cause is highlighted.
How Douglas Grant Manning Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Douglas Grant Manning is highlighted in Nov.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths.
Others Who Wore This Badge
4 officers from McCreary County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
