Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy James Marshall was shot and killed while walking a prisoner to the county jail in Jackson, Kentucky. He encountered a group of men on a bridge, who shot him and then fled.
His prisoner was also killed by the gunfire.
It is believed that Deputy Marshall was shot in revenge and the prisoner was an innocent victim of the attackers.
Deputy Marshall was survived by his wife.
Survivors
Deputy Marshall was survived by his wife.
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- July 23, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Marshall served with the Breathitt County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Jackson community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Marshall.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff James Marshall 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 Breathitt County Sheriff's Office, 9 of 10 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 90% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. James Marshall's cause is highlighted.
How James Marshall Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. James Marshall is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. James Marshall was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
9 officers from Breathitt County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
