Incident
Police Officer Logan Medlock was killed when his patrol car was struck by a drunk driver at the intersection of KY 229 and South Main Street at 12:50 am.
Officer Medlock was driving in southbound on South Main Street when the pickup truck ran a stop light and struck the patrol car, pushing it into the adjacent cemetery. Officer Medlock succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
The driver was arrested and charged with the murder of a police officer and driving under the influence.
Officer Medlock had served with the London Police Department for three years and had previously served with the Laurel County Correctional Center for one year.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and son.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Medlock gave the London Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the London community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Medlock.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Logan K. Medlock 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 London Police Department, 1 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Logan K. Medlock's cause is highlighted.
How Logan K. Medlock Compares
Offender Outcome
Charged with murder
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Logan K. Medlock is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Logan K. Medlock was killed by automobile; alcohol involved.
Incident Location
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