Roll of Honor
Incident
Trooper Hutchinson was shot and killed while attempting to make an arrest in McCreary County. Before he died Trooper Hutchinson was able to return fire, killing the suspect. Trooper Hutchinson had been with the agency for 2 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Trooper Hutchinson gave the Kentucky State Police 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the people of Kentucky. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Trooper Hutchinson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Trooper John Wayne Hutchinson 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 KY State Police, 12 of 29 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 41.4% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. John Wayne Hutchinson's cause is highlighted.
How John Wayne Hutchinson Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John Wayne Hutchinson is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. John Wayne Hutchinson was killed by gun; unknown type.
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