Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Charles Murchison was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man wanted for moonshining.
The man opened fire on Deputy Murchison from an elevated position, killing him. The 20-year-old subject was arrested, convicted of murder, and sentenced to 99 years in prison.
Deputy Murchison was survived by his wife and two children.
Survivors
Deputy Murchison was survived by his wife and two children.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Murchison served with the Fulton County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Hickman community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Murchison.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Charles A. Murchison 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 Fulton County Sheriff's Office, 3 of 3 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. Charles A. Murchison's cause is highlighted.
How Charles A. Murchison Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 99 years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles A. Murchison is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles A. Murchison was killed by gun; unknown type.
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