Roll of Honor
Incident
Constable Brownloe Deaton was shot and killed by a juvenile he arrested for breaking the headlight on a Louisville & Nashville Railroad locomotive in Barwick, Kentucky.
The boy's father began to argue with Constable Deaton while posting a bond for the boy. The argument turned into a physical altercation during which the boy grabbed Constable Deaton's service weapon and shot him. The boy's father was also fatally shot during the incident.
Constable Deaton was a U.S. Army veteran of WWI.
“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9
Chris Di Gerolamo Federal Air Marshal Service (Retired) February 10th, 2023
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I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Constable Deaton served with the Breathitt County Constable's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Jackson community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
Brownloe L. Deaton served in the United States military before joining law enforcement. Full service record available on salute.nw.
Constable Brownloe L. Deaton 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 Breathitt County Constable's Office, 5 of 5 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. Brownloe L. Deaton's cause is highlighted.
How Brownloe L. Deaton Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Brownloe L. Deaton is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Brownloe L. Deaton was killed by officer's handgun.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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