Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Rufus Beagle was shot and killed by a drunken man after responding to a public disturbance call on Vine Street.
The suspect was arrested, convicted of murder, and sentenced to life.
Officer Beagle had served with the Cynthiana Police Department for seven years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Beagle gave the Cynthiana Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Cynthiana community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Beagle.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Officer Rufus A. Beagle 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 Cynthiana Police Department, 3 of 4 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 75% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Rufus A. Beagle's cause is highlighted.
How Rufus A. Beagle Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to life
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Rufus A. Beagle is highlighted in Nov.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Rufus A. Beagle was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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