Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Fred Adams was shot and killed while attempting to break up a fight at a local beer parlor in East Point, Kentucky.
The incident started when a man and the man's brother started a fight with a former constable who had previously arrested the man.
Deputy Adams and the bar's owner had taken the brothers outside when the men suddenly opened fire. The bar's owner was killed instantly. Although mortally wounded, Deputy Adams returned fire and killed both brothers.
Deputy Adams had served as a deputy sheriff for approximately three months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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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.
Deputy Sheriff Adams served with the Johnson County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Paintsville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Adams.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Fred Adams 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 Johnson County Sheriff's Office, 6 of 6 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. Fred Adams's cause is highlighted.
How Fred Adams Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Fred Adams is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Fred Adams was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
5 officers from Johnson County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
