Officer Jacob Russell Chaffins

Photo of Officer Jacob Russell Chaffins
End of Watch: Fri, Jul 1st, 2022
Date of Incident: Thu, Jun 30th, 2022
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: 3 years
Age: 28

Survivors

His wife Savannah, and young daughter, Paisley

Incident

As members of the Floyd County Sheriff's office attempted to serve warrants and a protective order at a residence, a suspect opened fire from inside. Deputy William Petry was shot and killed immediately.

Other deputies returned fire and officers from multiple agencies responded to assist.

A shootout ensued as the suspect remained barricaded over a period of hours. By the time the suspect eventually surrendered, a total of six law enforcement officers and a firefighter/Emergency Management Director had been shot. Deputy Petry, Captain Frasure, and a police canine had been killed, and Prestonsburg Police Officer Jacob Chaffins had been gravely injured. Officer Chaffins died the following evening.

Agency

Prestonsburg Police Department Patch
200 North Lake Drive
Prestonsburg, Kentucky 41653
(606) 886-2335

Tributes

There is 1 tribute for Officer Jacob Russell Chaffins.

Officer Jacob Russell Chaffins
Left on Tuesday, July 5th, 2022

Such tragedy. Thank you for your service.