Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Kelly Walker was shot and killed as he and other prohibitions officers served warrants at a home to search for illegal stills.
As the officers approached, the suspects opened fire, killing Deputy Walker. The other deputies returned fire, killing two suspects and their mother. Over 70 bullets fired by the deputies hit the house the suspects were held up in. Miraculously seven children who were in the house were not injured.
Deputy Walker was survived by his wife and two children.
Survivors
Deputy Walker was survived by his wife and two children.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Walker served with the Leslie County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Hyden community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Walker.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Kelly Walker 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 32,587 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 Leslie County Sheriff's Office, 9 of 10 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 90% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Kelly Walker's cause is highlighted.
How Kelly Walker Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Kelly Walker is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Kelly Walker was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
9 officers from Leslie County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
