Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Walter Deal was shot and killed after arresting a man for disorderly conduct.
After taking the man's revolver, Deputy Deal told the man to go home. The man took a few steps, then turned and opened fire with another pistol he had concealed. Deputy Deal was fatally wounded by the shots.
The suspect was arrested and charged with his murder.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Deal served with the Pike County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Pikeville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Deal.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Walter Deal is one of 17,559 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 53.9% of all 32,587 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 22.9 percentage points above the national rate of 53.9%.
At Pike County Sheriff's Office, 13 of 16 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 81.3% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Walter Deal's cause is highlighted.
How Walter Deal Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Walter Deal is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Walter Deal was killed by handgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
15 officers from Pike County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
