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Incident
Deputy Sheriff Dolie Harmon and a private detective were shot and killed by the brother of a man they had just arrested for deserting from the U.S. Army.
They located the man near the headwaters of Daniels Creek and placed him under arrest. Several neighbors notified the man's brother, who then came to the scene, where the detective was detaining the deserter while Deputy Harmon returned to the man's home to obtain some belongings.
When the brother approached he immediately opened fire, killing the private detective. A short time later Deputy Harmon returned to the scene and was also shot and killed by the brother. Both men fled the scene.
The deserter was arrested two years later in Tazewell County, Virginia, using a new name. He was sentenced to 14 years in prison for his role in the murders. It is unknown if the other brother was ever arrested.
Deputy Harmon was survived by his expectant wife.
Survivors
Deputy Harmon was survived by his expectant wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Harmon served with the Johnson County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Paintsville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Harmon.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Johnson County Sheriff's Office has lost 6 officers; 6 of them killed feloniously.
Dolie is one of 756 officers killed feloniously in KY, 76.8% of the 984 remembered there.
Dolie is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Dolie is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1919, 1 officer at Johnson County Sheriff's Office was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1919, 8 officers in KY were killed feloniously, the 30th heaviest of 147 years on record. The heaviest was 1926, with 22.
In 1919, 212 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 7th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1919, 232 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 6th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Dolie was 26. Of the 6 killed feloniously at Johnson County Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 28.8 and 51.3; the middle age was 34.
Dolie was 26. Of the 669 killed feloniously in KY whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 49; the middle age was 41.
Dolie was 26. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38.
Dolie was 26. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
December holds 16.7% of these deaths at Johnson County Sheriff's Office; November holds the most, 16.7%. Tuesdays: 16.7%.
December holds 11.5% of these deaths in KY, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 12.4%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 6 deaths at Johnson County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 16.7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 76.8% of all 984 deaths in KY, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 26.6% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
His people
Johnson County Sheriff's Office has 6 officers remembered here, Dolie among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 17-E
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