Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Dewey Kennedy was shot and killed in an ambush while on patrol.
An occupant in a vehicle driving past his location opened fire on him, fatally wounding him. The suspects were never apprehended.
Deputy Kennedy had served with the McCreary County Sheriff's Office for 1 year.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and child.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
Honored here by 1 sentinel - 1 tribute.
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Tributes
You barely got started.
Deputy Sheriff Kennedy gave the McCreary County Sheriff's Office 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Whitley City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Kennedy.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Grover Dewey Kennedy 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 McCreary County Sheriff's Office, 4 of 5 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 80% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Grover Dewey Kennedy's cause is highlighted.
How Grover Dewey Kennedy Compares
Offender Outcome
Never apprehended
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Grover Dewey Kennedy is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Grover Dewey Kennedy was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
4 officers from McCreary County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
