Magoffin County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky
End of Watch: Tuesday, December 25, 1951
Age: 46
Tour of Duty: 13 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: December 25, 1951
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
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. He is survived by his wife and five children.