Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Charles Anderson was shot and killed by one of three brothers as he was searching their house for illegal whiskey.
Two surrendered to local officials. The shooter fled the scene, pursued by a large posse intent on lynching him. He surrendered to the Magoffin County Sheriff a week later. All three were charged with murder. His brothers were acquitted. The shooter was convicted of manslaughter.
Deputy Anderson was survived by his wife, three children, and father.
Survivors
Deputy Anderson was survived by his wife, three children, and father.
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- July 23, 2026
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Deputy Sheriff Anderson served with the Magoffin County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Salyersville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Charles Anderson 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 Magoffin County Sheriff's Office, 4 of 4 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. Charles Anderson's cause is highlighted.
How Charles Anderson Compares
Offender Outcome
Convicted of manslaughter
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles Anderson is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles Anderson was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
3 officers from Magoffin County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
