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Incident
Town Marshal Jay Draughn was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man on Main Street for being drunk in public.
Marshal Draughn knew the man, who was a candidate for county sheriff, and attempted to talk him into accompanying him to the police station. When the man drew his weapon Marshal Draughn told reminded him that they were friends and told him not to shoot. The man then opened fire, striking him four times.
The suspect was arrested, convicted of murder, and sentenced to life. On June 17, 1916, Acting Governor Combs commuted his sentence to 21 years.
Marshal Draughn had served with the Hazard Police Department for two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Town Marshal Draughn gave the Hazard Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Hazard community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Town Marshal Draughn.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Hazard Police Department has lost 4 officers; 4 of them killed feloniously.
Rory is one of 756 officers killed feloniously in KY, 76.8% of the 984 remembered there.
Rory is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Rory 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 1913, 4 officers in KY were killed feloniously, the 62nd heaviest of 147 years on record. The heaviest was 1926, with 22.
In 1913, 133 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 33rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1913, 136 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 38th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Rory was 45. Of the 669 killed feloniously in KY whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 49; the middle age was 41. Rory had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Rory was 45. 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. Rory had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Rory was 45. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Rory had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 11.5% of these deaths in KY, more than any other month. Thursdays: 13%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Thursdays: 14%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 4 deaths at Hazard Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 75% 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
Hazard Police Department has 4 officers remembered here, Rory among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 34-E
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