Roll of Honor
Incident
City Marshal Thomas Chandler was shot and killed as he and a posse attempted to arrest a man. Marshal Chandler shot the man when he refused to surrender, and was then fatally shot by the man's brother.
City Marshal Chandler, On today, the 150th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Lebanon.
BPA Mike Casey United States Border Patrol(Retired) December 28th, 2025
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City Marshal Chandler served with the Lebanon Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Lebanon community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
City Marshal Thomas H. Chandler 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 Lebanon Police Department, 2 of 2 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. Thomas H. Chandler's cause is highlighted.
How Thomas H. Chandler Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Thomas H. Chandler is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Thomas H. Chandler was killed by handgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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