Roll of Honor
Incident
Constable John Chambers was beaten and stabbed to death by four men after serving a warrant on one. He was attacked as he mounted his horse. He died seven days later.
One suspect was shot and killed by a posse. The fate of the other three is unknown.
Survivors
Constable Chambers was survived by his wife and four children.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Constable Chambers served with the Fayette County Constable's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Somerville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable Chambers.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Constable John C. Chambers 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 TN, 498 of 769 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 64.8% of this state's fallen. That is 10.6 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Fayette County Constable's Office, 2 of 2 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. John C. Chambers's cause is highlighted.
How John C. Chambers Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John C. Chambers is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths.
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