Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Laurence Finley was shot and killed in Mallory as he and his brother attempted to arrest two men who were drunk on moonshine.
One of the suspects was also killed in the shooting. The second suspect was apprehended.
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- August 2, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Finley served with the Logan County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Logan community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Finley.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Laurence Finley 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 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 72.8 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Logan County Sheriff's Office, 5 of 5 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. Laurence Finley's cause is highlighted.
How Laurence Finley Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Laurence Finley is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Laurence Finley was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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