Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Rodney Kinzy was shot and killed when he responded to a shootout in Noble County, Ohio.
He was shot as he attempted to warn other officers to seek cover. The suspect was killed by return gunfire.
Deputy Kinzy had been with the Washington County Sheriff's Office for three-and-half years.
Survivors
He was survived by his daughter and two sons.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Kinzy gave the Washington County Sheriff's Office 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Marietta community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Kinzy.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Rodney Kevin Kinzy 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 OH, 572 of 991 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 57.7% of this state's fallen. That is 57.7 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Washington County Sheriff's Office, 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. Rodney Kevin Kinzy's cause is highlighted.
How Rodney Kevin Kinzy Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Rodney Kevin Kinzy is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Rodney Kevin Kinzy was killed by gun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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