Roll of Honor
Incident
Constable Bob Whitt was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man who was creating a disturbance in Wrigley.
When he and other officers arrived at the scene, the man was attempting to leave. Gunfire was exchanged, and Constable Whitt and the suspect were both shot.
Constable Whitt was survived by his wife.
Survivors
Constable Whitt was survived by his wife.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Constable Whitt served with the Morgan County Constable's Office.
Thank you for your service to the West Liberty community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable Whitt.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Constable Robert B. Whitt 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 Morgan County Constable's Office, 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. Robert B. Whitt's cause is highlighted.
How Robert B. Whitt Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and wounded
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Robert B. Whitt is highlighted in Nov.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Robert B. Whitt was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
2 officers from Morgan County Constable's Office are honored on badge.nw.
