Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Massengale was shot and killed while searching a restaurant for illegal whiskey. One of the suspects inside the restaurant opened fire through a window, killing him. Two suspects were taken into custody following the shooting. Patrolman Massengale had served with the agency for 4 years.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Massengale gave the Somerset Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Somerset community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Massengale.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman McKinley Massengale 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 Somerset Police Department, 3 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. McKinley Massengale's cause is highlighted.
How McKinley Massengale Compares
Offender Outcome
Not available
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. McKinley Massengale is highlighted in Nov.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. McKinley Massengale was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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