Roll of Honor
Incident
Chief Deputy Sheriff Bristol Taylor was shot and killed while responding to reports of a drunk and disorderly subject at a restaurant in Mousie, Kentucky. As he and his partner exited their vehicle the subject opened fire on them with a .357 caliber revolver, fatally striking Chief Deputy Taylor four times. The other deputy was shot once and wounded. The subject was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 16 years in prison. Chief Deputy Taylor was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Knott County Sheriff's Department for four years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and four children.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Chief Deputy Sheriff Taylor gave the Knott County Sheriff's Office 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Hindman community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
Bristol Taylor served in the Army (1960â1962) before joining law enforcement.
Chief Deputy Sheriff Bristol Taylor 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 Knott County Sheriff's Office, 7 of 9 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 77.8% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Bristol Taylor's cause is highlighted.
How Bristol Taylor Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 16 years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Bristol Taylor is highlighted in Nov.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Bristol Taylor was killed by handgun; .357 caliber.
Others Who Wore This Badge
8 officers from Knott County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
