Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Marshall Hensley was shot and killed as he and a posse attempted to arrest a man.
During the arrest, several shots were fired, and Deputy Hensley and one of the posse members were killed.
Deputy Hensley was survived by his wife and four children.
Survivors
Deputy Hensley was survived by his wife and four children.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Deputy Sheriff Hensley served with the Green County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Greensburg community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Marshall E. Hensley 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 Green County Sheriff's Office, 2 of 2 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. Marshall E. Hensley's cause is highlighted.
How Marshall E. Hensley Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Marshall E. Hensley is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Marshall E. Hensley was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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