Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Floyd Lusk was shot and killed by a man he attempted to arrest on a warrant for assault and battery.
The victim of the assault, who had accompanied Deputy Lusk to the suspect's home, grabbed Deputy Lusk's revolver and shot and killed the suspect.
I've Always heard this story. Sherri Floyd Lusk would have been my Great Grandfather.
Melinda Lusk Great Granddaughter August 20th, 2023
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Lusk served with the Wyoming County Sheriff's Department.
Thank you for your service to the Pineville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Lusk.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Floyd Lusk 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 WV, 169 of 232 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 72.8% of this state's fallen. That is 18.6 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Wyoming County Sheriff's Department, 2 of 2 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 Lusk's cause is highlighted.
How Floyd Lusk Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Floyd Lusk is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Floyd Lusk was killed by handgun; pistol.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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