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Incident
Deputy Bill Miller was shot and killed as he attempted to arrest a murder suspect.
Deputy Miller had received information that the suspect was hiding at a residence in Cow Creek. When Deputy Miller knocked twice and nobody ansered the door, he attempted to open it. The suspect fired as soon as the door opened. Deputy Miller was able to return fire and kill the suspect despite being mortally wounded.
Deputy Miller had served with the Magoffin County Sheriff's Office for 13 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and five children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Miller gave the Magoffin County Sheriff's Office 13 years.
Thank you for your service to the Salyersville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Miller.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Magoffin County Sheriff's Office has lost 4 officers; 4 of them killed feloniously.
Bill is one of 756 officers killed feloniously in KY, 76.8% of the 984 remembered there.
Bill is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Bill 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 1951, 5 officers in KY were killed feloniously, the 48th heaviest of 147 years on record. The heaviest was 1926, with 22.
In 1951, 65 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 113th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1951, 69 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 109th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Bill was 46. Of the 669 killed feloniously in KY whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 49; the middle age was 41. Bill had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Bill was 46. 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. Bill had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Bill was 46. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Bill had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
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 4 deaths at Magoffin County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, 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 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
Magoffin County Sheriff's Office has 4 officers remembered here, Bill among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 63-E
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Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
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