Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Marvin Cummings was shot and killed by eight men he had arrested the previous week during a liquor raid. Despite being mortally wounded, Deputy Cummings was able to return fire and killed two of the suspects.
Deputy Cummings had served with the agency for 2 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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- August 2, 2026
Honored here by 1 sentinel - 1 tribute.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Cummings gave the Clinton County Sheriff's Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Albany community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Cummings.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Marvin Franklin Cummings 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 97,756 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 Clinton County Sheriff's Department, 3 of 3 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. Marvin Franklin Cummings's cause is highlighted.
How Marvin Franklin Cummings Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Marvin Franklin Cummings is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Marvin Franklin Cummings was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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