Roll of Honor
Incident
Chief Elmer Baumgardner was shot and killed during an arrest attempt at a residence. He had allowed the suspect to go into a room to change his shirt because it was bloodied during the preceding arrest attempt. The suspect emerged from the room with a gun and shot Chief Baumgardner in the chest, killing him instantly. The suspect was later shot and killed by other officers. Chief Baumgardner had served with the Evarts Police Department for 3 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and eight children.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief of Police Baumgardner gave the Evarts Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Evarts community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief of Police Baumgardner.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Chief of Police Elmer Jessie Baumgardner 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 Evarts Police Department, 4 of 5 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 80% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Elmer Jessie Baumgardner's cause is highlighted.
How Elmer Jessie Baumgardner Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Elmer Jessie Baumgardner is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Elmer Jessie Baumgardner was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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