Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Constable Pete Miracle was shot and killed as he attempted to arrest a man he suspected of transporting illegal liquor.
He had deputized another man to assist in the arrest and then hid in the woods where they suspected the man to pass by. When they saw the man Deputy Constable Miracle approached him and told him he was under arrest. The two began to struggle and exchanged shots. Both men were killed as a result.
Deputy Constable Miracle was survived by his wife.
Survivors
Deputy Constable Miracle was survived by his wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Constable Miracle served with the Bell County Constable's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Pineville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Constable Miracle.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Constable Pete Miracle 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 Bell County Constable'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. Pete Miracle's cause is highlighted.
How Pete Miracle Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Pete Miracle is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Pete Miracle was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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