Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Robert Eversole was shot and killed while serving a levy on a property.
At approximately 1100 hours Deputy Eversole went to the home of a suspect to collect a fine from a small judgment. When the suspect refused to pay the fine, Deputy Eversole informed him that his property would have to be levied to cover the fine and went to the suspect's mill to hang a notice. The suspect followed Deputy Eversole with a rifle and as the Deputy was hanging the sign the suspect shot him in the thigh, severing an artery which caused the Deputy's death. Deputy Eversole was unarmed at the time.
After the shooting, the suspect crossed a nearby river and made his escape. He was later apprehended and was sentenced to prison.
Deputy Eversole was survived by his wife and eight children.
Survivors
Deputy Eversole was survived by his wife and eight children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Eversole served with the Laurel County Sheriff's Department.
Thank you for your service to the London community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Eversole.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Robert B. Eversole 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 Laurel County Sheriff's Department, 4 of 4 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. Robert B. Eversole's cause is highlighted.
How Robert B. Eversole Compares
Offender Outcome
Never apprehended
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Robert B. Eversole is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Robert B. Eversole was killed by gun; unknown type.
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