Roll of Honor
Incident
Sheriff Patrick was shot and killed as he and a deputy were investigating a shooting at a home south of Williamsburg, Kentucky. When they arrived at the scene, they encountered a man leaning on a shotgun. As Sheriff Elvin Patrick reached to take the shotgun, the man twisted away, pulled out a handgun, and shot Sheriff Patrick in the abdomen and arm. The deputy was able to subdue the suspect and took him into custody. The 37-year-old suspect was convicted of voluntary manslaughter and sentenced to 12 years in prison. Sheriff Patrick had served as Sheriff for over seven years. He was appointed Sheriff when his brother resigned. He had previously served as a deputy sheriff for Whitley County Sheriff's Office and had been the Williamsburg Police Department Police Chief.
Survivors
Sheriff Patrick was survived by his wife and children.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sheriff Patrick gave the Whitley County Sheriff's Office 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Williamsburg community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sheriff Patrick.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Sheriff Elvin Elbert Patrick 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 Whitley County Sheriff's Office, 7 of 7 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. Elvin Elbert Patrick's cause is highlighted.
How Elvin Elbert Patrick Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 12 years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Elvin Elbert Patrick is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Elvin Elbert Patrick was killed by handgun; .22 caliber.
Others Who Wore This Badge
6 officers from Whitley County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
