Roll of Honor
Incident
Constable Jim Beltzer was shot and killed by a prisoner he was escorting to the county jail.
He had arrested the man in a remote part of Leslie County, and had traveled some distance when he stopped and entered a house, leaving his prisoner outside. When he returned the prisoner drew a pistol and shot him through the head.
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Constable Beltzer served with the Leslie County Constable's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Hyden community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Constable Jim Beltzer 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%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Jim Beltzer's cause is highlighted.
How Jim Beltzer Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Jim Beltzer is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Jim Beltzer was killed by handgun; .45 caliber.