Roll of Honor
Incident
Policeman Shade Hunley was shot and killed while attempting to arrest several men along the spur line near the Louisville & Nashville Railroad Depot.
He had searched one of the men and removed a pistol from him when a second man suddenly drew a gun and fatally shot Policeman Hunley.
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- July 23, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Policeman Hunley served with the Hazard Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Hazard community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Policeman Hunley.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Policeman Shade H. Hunley is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 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 22.6 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Hazard Police Department, 4 of 4 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. Shade H. Hunley's cause is highlighted.
How Shade H. Hunley Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Shade H. Hunley is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Shade H. Hunley was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
3 officers from Hazard Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
