Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Roberts was shot and killed while attempting to make a misdemeanor arrest at the Keeneland Race Track.
The 26-year-old suspect was arrested, tried twice, and acquitted both times.
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- August 2, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Roberts served with the Fayette County Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Lexington community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Roberts.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Officer Oscar Roberts 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 Fayette County Police Department, 2 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Oscar Roberts's cause is highlighted.
How Oscar Roberts Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Oscar Roberts is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Oscar Roberts was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
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