Roll of Honor
Incident
Constable Dock Ferguson was shot and killed by a man who was attempting to disarm him near the East Fork of Paint Creek.
The man attempted to take Constable Ferguson's pistol after telling him he was going to chase a man who had whiskey. When Constable Ferguson refused to hand over his pistol, the man shot him before fleeing into the woods.
The suspect was apprehended in Lake Orion, Michigan, on March 3, 1903. On January 19, 1905, he was convicted of murder and sentenced to 21 years.
Constable Ferguson was survived by his wive and 12 children.
Survivors
Constable Ferguson was survived by his wive and 12 children.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Constable Ferguson 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 Ferguson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Constable Doctor "Dock" Ferguson 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. Doctor "Dock" Ferguson's cause is highlighted.
How Doctor "Dock" Ferguson Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 21 years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Doctor "Dock" Ferguson is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Doctor "Dock" Ferguson was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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