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Policeman

Jerry Lee

Garrett Police Department — Garrett, KY

Felonious

End of Watch June 16, 1941

Age 43

Tour of Duty 4 yrs

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Gender Male

Incident Service The Sacrifice Department 1

Incident

Policeman Jerry Lee was shot and killed outside of the local coal company's poolroom while on patrol.

The incident occurred when the driver of a vehicle pulled up next to him and an occupant opened fire with a high-powered rifle, killing him.

Policeman Lee had served with the Garrett Police Department for only six months. He had previously served with the Wayland Police Department for 3.5 years.

He is survived by his wife and three sons.

Survivors

He is survived by his wife and three sons.

In Our Keeping

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Last updated: July 23, 2026

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Tributes

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Policeman Lee gave the Garrett Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Garrett community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Policeman Lee.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

Agency

Department Garrett Police Department

Location Garrett, KY

Platform Identity gpd.floyd.ky.us.gov.nw

Service Record

End of Watch June 16, 1941

Tour of Duty 4 yrs

Age 43

Gender Male

Incident Details

Cause Felonious

Cause Detail Gunfire

Weapon Rifle

Policeman Jerry Lee 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 Garrett Police Department, 2 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.

Garrett Police Department

of 2 officers

100% Felonious

KY — Statewide

755

of 983 officers

76.8% Felonious

Nationwide

17,623

of 32,508 officers

54.2% Felonious

National Cause Distribution

How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Jerry Lee's cause is highlighted.

Felonious

17,623 (54.2%)

Accident

10,088 (31%)

Illness

2,974 (9.1%)

Cardiac

1,306 (4%)

Undetermined

260 (0.8%)

Suicide

256 (0.8%)

vehicular

1 (0%)

How Jerry Lee Compares

Age at End of Watch

This officer

Avg for Felonious: 39.0 years

Years of Service

This officer

Avg for Felonious: 8.5 years

When Felonious Deaths Occur

Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Jerry Lee is highlighted in Jun.

Jan

1,392

Feb

1,295

Mar

1,373

Apr

1,517

May

1,505

Jun

1,443

Jul

1,587

Aug

1,516

Sep

1,553

Oct

1,371

Nov

1,447

Dec

1,624

Weapons Used Against Officers

Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Jerry Lee was killed by rifle.

Gun; Unknown type

5,083

Handgun

2,077

Shotgun

922

Officer's handgun

909

Automobile; Alcohol involved

530

Rifle

518

Incident Location

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