Roll of Honor
Incident
County Patrolman Jesse Morris was shot and killed while investigating the theft of a water barrel from the K-K Mining Company Camp near Marion, Kentucky.
His German shepherd had conducted a track from the camp to a nearby home. Patrolman Morris, along with two other men, waited at the home until the homeowner returned. When the man arrived he ordered the three from the property. As Patrolman Morris explained why they were there the man opened fire with a shotgun, striking Patrolman Morris in the shoulder.
Despite the wound, Patrolman Morris was able to return fire and wounded the subject. The man fled but was captured by a farmer two days later. The 30-year-old suspect was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 5 years.
Patrolman Morris was single. He had served with the Crittenden County Police Department for seven years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
County Patrolman Morris gave the Crittenden County Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Marion community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, County Patrolman Morris.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
County Patrolman Jesse Loyd Morris 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%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Jesse Loyd Morris's cause is highlighted.
How Jesse Loyd Morris Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 5 years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Jesse Loyd Morris is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Jesse Loyd Morris was killed by shotgun.