Roll of Honor
Joseph Gertrude Lockard
Incident
Night Police Chief Joseph Lockard was shot and killed while responding to a disturbance in the downtown area of the city.
As he pulled up to the scene and stepped from his vehicle the male subject opened fire on him, fatally wounding him. Despite the wounds, Chief Lockard returned fire and killed the man.
Chief Lockard had served with the Barbourville Police Department for four years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and six children.
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- August 2, 2026
- Last updated
- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Night Police Chief Lockard gave the Barbourville Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Barbourville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Night Police Chief Lockard.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Night Police Chief Joseph Gertrude Lockard 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 Barbourville Police Department, 5 of 6 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 83.3% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Joseph Gertrude Lockard's cause is highlighted.
How Joseph Gertrude Lockard Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Joseph Gertrude Lockard is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Joseph Gertrude Lockard was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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