Roll of Honor
Incident
Constable Newton Fannin was shot and killed on 15th Street in Ashland while attempting to quell an argument on election night.
Two men from different political parties were arguing about the day's election and Constable Fannin was called to intervene. As he attempted to arrest both men one of them opened fire, striking Constable Fannin twice.
Both men were charged with Constable Fannin's murder. One escaped from jail prior to the trial and the second was acquitted.
Constable Fannin was survived by his wife.
Survivors
Constable Fannin was survived by his wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Constable Fannin served with the Boyd County Constable's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Catlettsburg community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable Fannin.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Constable Samuel Newton Fannin 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%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Samuel Newton Fannin's cause is highlighted.
How Samuel Newton Fannin Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Samuel Newton Fannin is highlighted in Nov.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths.