Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy James Baker succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained two weeks earlier while attempting to make an arrest.
He was taken to a hospital in Berea, Kentucky, for surgery but died on February 24th.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Baker served with the Clay County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Manchester community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Baker.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff James Baker 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 Clay County Sheriff's Office, 8 of 9 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 88.9% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. James Baker's cause is highlighted.
How James Baker Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. James Baker is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. James Baker was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
8 officers from Clay County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
