Roll of Honor
Incident
Marshal W.D. Coursey succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained the previous day while attempting to arrest an intoxicated man on a charge of breach of peace on the town's main street.
The suspect produced a pistol and shot Marshal Coursey in the abdomen as he attempted to take him into custody.
Despite being mortally wounded, Marshal Coursey returned fire and struck the suspect four times. The suspect also died from his wounds.
Marshal Coursey had only served as marshal for a short period of time.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and several children.
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- August 2, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
City Marshal Coursey served with the White Plains Marshal's Office.
Thank you for your service to the White Plains community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, City Marshal Coursey.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
City Marshal W. D. Coursey 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 97,775 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%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. W. D. Coursey's cause is highlighted.
How W. D. Coursey Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. W. D. Coursey is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. W. D. Coursey was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
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