Roll of Honor
Incident
Chief of Police Harvey DeZarn was shot and killed in front of the city jail on Main Street in Manchester at approximately 11:00 pm.
He was leaving the jail after investigating a disturbance between prisoners when he was struck by a shotgun blast fired from across the street.
His killer was never apprehended.
Chief DeZarn had served with the Manchester Police Department for one month.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and five children.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief of Police DeZarn served with the Manchester Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Manchester community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief of Police DeZarn.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Chief of Police Harvey Calvin DeZarn 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%.
At Manchester Police Department, 2 of 2 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. Harvey Calvin DeZarn's cause is highlighted.
How Harvey Calvin DeZarn Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Harvey Calvin DeZarn is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Harvey Calvin DeZarn was killed by shotgun.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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