Roll of Honor
Kenneth Lee Wimberly, Sr.
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Kenneth Wimberly was shot and killed after responding to a call of an emotionally disturbed person at the apartment complex where he lived. He was off duty and approached by other residents of the Hunter's Pointe Apartments, Jimmy Carter Boulevard, who reported that the man, also a resident of the complex, was preaching loudly to an open field and claiming to be God. Deputy Wimberly was able to calm the suspect down somewhat and get him to return to his apartment. The suspect then exited the apartment, and a scuffle ensued. During the struggle, the suspect was able to gain control of Deputy Wimberly's weapon and shot and killed him. The suspect was arrested at the scene by responding units. He was convicted of Deputy Wimberly's murder and sentenced to life in prison for his murder, 20 years for aggravated assault, and five years of possession of a firearm during a crime. Deputy Wimberly had just moved into the apartment complex that day. Deputy Wimberly had served with the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office for four years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and three children.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Wimberly gave the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Lawrenceville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Wimberly.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Kenneth Lee Wimberly, Sr. 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 GA, 548 of 903 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.7% of this state's fallen. That is 6.5 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Kenneth Lee Wimberly, Sr.'s cause is highlighted.
How Kenneth Lee Wimberly, Sr. Compares
Offender Outcome
Life in prison
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Kenneth Lee Wimberly, Sr. is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Kenneth Lee Wimberly, Sr. was killed by officer's handgun.