Incident
Policeman Floyd Little was shot and killed while attempting to arrest several drunken miners who were firing guns in the town.
Two subjects were arrested following his murder.
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- August 2, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Policeman Little served with the Weeksbury Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Weeksbury community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Policeman Little.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Policeman Floyd Little 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%.
At Weeksbury Police Department, 3 of 3 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. Floyd Little's cause is highlighted.
How Floyd Little Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Floyd Little is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Floyd Little was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
2 officers from Weeksbury Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
