Roll of Honor
Incident
Sheriff Forrest Libscomb was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver as he and a deputy attempted to arrest an escapee from the Raiford Prison Farm.
They had located the man in a parked car on Route 19, in Perry, Florida. As they attempted to arrest him another vehicle struck Sheriff Libscomb before fleeing.
Sheriff Libscomb had served with the Taylor County Sheriff's Office for 13 years. He was survived by his wife, two daughters, five sons, and five siblings. One of his brothers served as sheriff of Charlotte County.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two daughters, five sons, and five siblings.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sheriff Libscomb gave the Taylor County Sheriff's Office 13 years.
Thank you for your service to the Perry community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sheriff Libscomb.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Sheriff Forrest Lee Libscomb 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 FL, 539 of 1,008 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53.5% of this state's fallen. That is 0.7 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Taylor County Sheriff's Office, 1 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 33.3% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Forrest Lee Libscomb's cause is highlighted.
How Forrest Lee Libscomb Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Forrest Lee Libscomb is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Forrest Lee Libscomb was killed by automobile.
Incident Location
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