Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Calloway Carnes was shot and killed while attempting arrest a suspect. One of the man's friends opened fire, killing the deputy.
The suspect and a group of associates fled the area followed by a posse.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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136 years is a long time for a name to go unread. Not today.
Deputy Sheriff Carnes served with the Knox County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Barbourville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Calloway Carnes 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 Knox County Sheriff's Office, 9 of 9 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. Calloway Carnes's cause is highlighted.
How Calloway Carnes Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Calloway Carnes is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Calloway Carnes was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
8 officers from Knox County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
