Officer Down

Deputy Sheriff Anthony Rakes
Marion County Kentucky Sheriff's Office
End of Watch: Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Age: 31
Tour: 6 years
Badge # 1204

Deputy Sheriff Anthony Rakes was shot and killed after stopping behind a vehicle that stopped in the middle of U.S. 68, near Lebanon, at approximately 2:00 am.

As the deputy was approaching the car the driver opened fire with a small caliber handgun, striking him.

The subject fled in his vehicle but was arrested a short time later by members of the Kentucky State Police and Campbellsville Police Department.

Deputy Rakes was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.

Deputy Rakes had served with the Marion County Sheriff's Office for six years and had previously served with the Lebanon Police Department.

Rest in Peace Bro…We Got The Watch

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