Roll of Honor
Incident
Policeman William Turner was shot and killed by a Floyd County sheriff's deputy whom he had arrested earlier in the week for being drunk.
The deputy encountered Policeman Turner on the porch of a store in town and shot him. The man was arrested, convicted of manslaughter, and sentenced to 21 years in prison.
Policeman Turner had previously served with the Wayland Police Department.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, nine children, four brothers, and two sisters.
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- August 2, 2026
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Policeman Turner served with the Wheelwright Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Wheelwright community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Policeman Turner.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Policeman William Turner is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,756 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 76.8 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. William Turner's cause is highlighted.
How William Turner Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. William Turner is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. William Turner was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
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