Roll of Honor
Incident
Night Policeman Roscoe Halcomb was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a hitchhiker who had threatened a motorist with a handgun.
The motorist had picked up two hitchhikers in different cities, including one in Splint. When the driver pulled into a service station in Cumberland the man drew a pistol and demanded that the driver return him to Splint. The motorist was able to alert Policeman Halcomb.
A shootout ensued as Policeman Halcomb attempted to arrest the subject and both were killed.
Policeman Halcomb had only served with the Cumberland Police Department for three months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Night Policeman Halcomb served with the Cumberland Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Cumberland community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Night Policeman Halcomb.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Night Policeman Roscoe Halcomb is one of 17,559 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 53.9% of all 32,586 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 22.9 percentage points above the national rate of 53.9%.
At Cumberland Police Department, 3 of 3 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. Roscoe Halcomb's cause is highlighted.
How Roscoe Halcomb Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Roscoe Halcomb is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Roscoe Halcomb was killed by handgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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