Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Constable Silas Johnson was shot and killed while attempting to serve a warrant on a man in Wheelwright.
As Deputy Johnson approached the man's home he was shot in the chest with a .22 caliber rifle. The man had been wanted on charges of drunkenness, resisting arrest, and brandishing a weapon. He was charged with murder in connection with Deputy Johnson's death.
The suspect was convicted of voluntary manslaughter and sentenced to 15 years.
Deputy Johnson was survived by his wife, four children, and five siblings.
Survivors
Deputy Johnson was survived by his wife, four children, and five siblings.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Constable Johnson served with the Floyd County Constable's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Prestonburg community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Constable Johnson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Constable Silas Johnson 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 Floyd County Constable's Office, 11 of 11 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. Silas Johnson's cause is highlighted.
How Silas Johnson Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 15 years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Silas Johnson is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Silas Johnson was killed by rifle; .22 caliber.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
10 officers from Floyd County Constable's Office are honored on badge.nw.
