Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Gregory Hans was shot and killed with his own weapon at the scene of a domestic dispute near the intersection of 2nd Street and Southern Heights Avenue. Deputy Hans was not dispatched on the call but was in the area and stopped at the scene prior to the arrival of Louisville police officers. The suspect ambushed Deputy Hans in his patrol car, disarmed him, and shot him. The man then attempted to shoot a witness but the gun jammed. Deputy Hans was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds. The suspect was later found walking down the street and arrested after a brief struggle. The suspect was on parole after serving three years of a 12 year sentence for assaulting a man and stealing his credit cards. He had been arrested at least 17 times since 1990, including an arrest for assaulting a state trooper. On February 14th, 1998, the suspect was sentenced to death for Deputy Hans' murder. Deputy Hans had served with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office for seven years.
Survivors
He was survived by his son, who is a member of the Jeffersontown Police Department, and two daughters.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Hans gave the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Louisville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Hans.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Gregory Hans 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 Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, 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. Gregory Hans's cause is highlighted.
How Gregory Hans Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to death
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Gregory Hans is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Gregory Hans was killed by officer's handgun.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
3 officers from Jefferson County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
