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Incident
Sheriff Patrick was shot and killed as he and a deputy were investigating a shooting at a home south of Williamsburg, Kentucky. When they arrived at the scene, they encountered a man leaning on a shotgun. As Sheriff Elvin Patrick reached to take the shotgun, the man twisted away, pulled out a handgun, and shot Sheriff Patrick in the abdomen and arm. The deputy was able to subdue the suspect and took him into custody. The 37-year-old suspect was convicted of voluntary manslaughter and sentenced to 12 years in prison. Sheriff Patrick had served as Sheriff for over seven years. He was appointed Sheriff when his brother resigned. He had previously served as a deputy sheriff for Whitley County Sheriff's Office and had been the Williamsburg Police Department Police Chief.
Survivors
Sheriff Patrick was survived by his wife and children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sheriff Patrick gave the Whitley County Sheriff's Office 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Williamsburg community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sheriff Patrick.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Whitley County Sheriff's Office has lost 7 officers; 7 of them killed feloniously.
Elvin is one of 756 officers killed feloniously in KY, 76.8% of the 984 remembered there.
Elvin is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Elvin is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1959, 1 officer at Whitley County Sheriff's Office was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1959, 4 officers in KY were killed feloniously, the 62nd heaviest of 147 years on record. The heaviest was 1926, with 22.
In 1959, 61 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 123rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1959, 62 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 129th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Elvin was 46. Of the 4 killed feloniously at Whitley County Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 47.5 and 52.8; the middle age was 49.5. Elvin had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 10 years.
Elvin was 46. Of the 669 killed feloniously in KY whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 49; the middle age was 41. Elvin had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Elvin was 46. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Elvin had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Elvin was 46. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Elvin had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
January holds 14.3% of these deaths at Whitley County Sheriff's Office; December holds the most, 28.6%. Saturdays: 42.9%.
January holds 6.2% of these deaths in KY; December holds the most, 11.5%. Saturdays: 19%.
January holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
January holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 7 deaths at Whitley County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 28.6% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 76.8% of all 984 deaths in KY, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 22.8% 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 handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Whitley County Sheriff's Office has 7 officers remembered here, Elvin among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 16-E
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