Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Millard Brock was shot and killed when he and another deputy were ambushed near the Leslie-Clay County line at 1 am.
A deputy had retrieved Deputy Brock's from his home to catch suspected bootleggers in the area. The deputies were on their way to arrest the men when two vehicles forced them off the road. The men opened fire with shotguns. Deputy Brock was killed, and the other deputy was wounded.
All six men, four of whom were brothers, were arrested and charged with murder. One was sentenced to 10 years.
Deputy Brock had served with the Leslie County Sheriff's Office for five years. He was survived by his wife and eight children. His granddaughter and great-grandson also went into law enforcement, with his great-grandson currently serving with the Kentucky State Police.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and eight children.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Brock gave the Leslie County Sheriff's Office 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Hyden community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Brock.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Millard Brock 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 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. Millard Brock's cause is highlighted.
How Millard Brock Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 10 years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Millard Brock is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Millard Brock was killed by shotgun.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
9 officers from Leslie County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
