Roll of Honor
Incident
Marshal Jack Triplett was shot and killed by the former town marshal who had held a grudge against him. The former marshal had also been charged with murdering Marshal Triplett's stepfather.
The former marshal and Marshal Triplett encountered each other in a local restaurant. After exchanging a few words the former marshal left and then returned a short time later.
As Marshal Triplett left the restaurant he spoke with a citizen and told him he was going to arrest the former marshal for carrying a gun. As he turned around the former marshal opened fire. Marshal Triplett returned fire with both his pistols, but was fatally wounded during the shooting.
Marshal Triplett was survived by his expectant wife, daughter, father, and eight siblings.
Survivors
Marshal Triplett was survived by his expectant wife, daughter, father, and eight siblings.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Town Marshal Triplett gave the Lackey Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Lackey community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Town Marshal Triplett.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Town Marshal Marvin "Jack" Triplett 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. Marvin "Jack" Triplett's cause is highlighted.
How Marvin "Jack" Triplett Compares
Offender Outcome
Apprehended
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Marvin "Jack" Triplett is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Marvin "Jack" Triplett was killed by handgun.